Don Graham (rugby league) explained

Donald Richard Graham (3 May 1922 – 3 December 1953) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

Career

Originally from Tamworth, New South Wales and after being discharged from the Army,^[2] Graham began his Sydney league career in 1946. He played two seasons for St. George between 1946-1947 (including the 1946 Grand Final), moving to England he played for Hunslet and Featherstone Rovers,^[3] moving back to Australia he played for Parramatta for three seasons between 1950-1952.^{[4] [5]}

Death

Graham died in Blakehurst, New South Wales on 3 December 1953 from cancer, aged 31.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Don Graham - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. WW2 Nominal Roll http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=251991
3. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
5. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.
6. Sydney Morning Herald "Death of R.L. Player" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18399069?searchTerm=don%20graham&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales|||l-decade=195|||l-year=1953|||l-month=12
7. Sydney Morning Herald 3/12/1953 (Death Notice)