Sid Hobson

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Sydney John Hobson (born 3 July 1917) was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Described as a 'tough as teak' Template:Rlp, Hobson played for the Eastern Suburbs club from 1944 to 1949 in Australia's major rugby league competition – the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL). Hobson was a member of Easts' 1945 premiership winning side.[1]

Hobson also played for the rural New South Wales town of Young, the 'Cherry Pickers'.

In 1946, Hobson represented his state after having been named as a reserve for New South Wales on three previous occasions.

Sources

  • Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney

References

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