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'''James Patrick Redmond''' (1890-1963), also known by the [[nickname]] of '''"Tony"''', was |
'''James Patrick Redmond''' (1890-1963), also known by the [[nickname]] of '''"Tony"''', was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for Glebe (twice), Western Suburbs (twice) and for St George. He played at hooker but also played at second-row. |
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A local from [[Glebe, New South Wales]], Redmond was a forward who played 14 seasons of first grade rugby league, during the early years of the [[NSWRFL]]. |
A local from [[Glebe, New South Wales]], Redmond was a forward who played 14 seasons of first grade rugby league, during the early years of the [[NSWRFL]]. He made his debut for Glebe in 1911 and in the same year played in the 1911 grand final against Eastern Suburbs which Easts won 11-8. |
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Always known by the nickname of 'Tony', Redmond also represented the [[First Australian Imperial Force|AIF]] during the great war. <ref>Referee (Sydney) page 1 "Soldier Footballer" Wednesday 23 August 1922.</ref> |
Always known by the nickname of 'Tony', Redmond also represented the [[First Australian Imperial Force|AIF]] during the great war. <ref>Referee (Sydney) page 1 "Soldier Footballer" Wednesday 23 August 1922.</ref> |
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Redmond next played for Western Suburbs, where the club finished in the top half of the table each season he played there. In 1921, Redmond joined St George and played in the club's first ever game against his former club Glebe. In 1922, Redmond rejoined Glebe and played in his second grand final against a star studded North Sydney side comprising the likes of [[Harold Horder]], [[Cec Blinkhorn]] and [[Duncan Thompson]]. Glebe lost the match 35-3 in a heavy defeat. In 1924, Redmond moved back to Western Suburbs and played one last game for the club before retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jubileeavenue.com.au/history/1921-1925.php|title=Dragons - Our Proud History - St George and Illawarra Rugby League|website=www.jubileeavenue.com.au}}</ref> |
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Although mainly remembered as a player for [[Glebe (rugby league team)|Glebe]] and the [[Western Suburbs Magpies]], Redmond is also remembered as a member of the first [[St. George Dragons]] team in 1921.<ref>The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Alan Whiticker, Glen Hudson.</ref> |
Although mainly remembered as a player for [[Glebe (rugby league team)|Glebe]] and the [[Western Suburbs Magpies]], Redmond is also remembered as a member of the first [[St. George Dragons]] team in 1921.<ref>The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Alan Whiticker, Glen Hudson.</ref> |
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| Full name | James Patrick Redmond | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1890 Glebe, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1963 Sydney, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker, Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Patrick Redmond (1890-1963), also known by the nickname of "Tony", was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for Glebe (twice), Western Suburbs (twice) and for St George. He played at hooker but also played at second-row.
A local from Glebe, New South Wales, Redmond was a forward who played 14 seasons of first grade rugby league, during the early years of the NSWRFL. He made his debut for Glebe in 1911 and in the same year played in the 1911 grand final against Eastern Suburbs which Easts won 11-8.
Always known by the nickname of 'Tony', Redmond also represented the AIF during the great war. [1]
Redmond next played for Western Suburbs, where the club finished in the top half of the table each season he played there. In 1921, Redmond joined St George and played in the club's first ever game against his former club Glebe. In 1922, Redmond rejoined Glebe and played in his second grand final against a star studded North Sydney side comprising the likes of Harold Horder, Cec Blinkhorn and Duncan Thompson. Glebe lost the match 35-3 in a heavy defeat. In 1924, Redmond moved back to Western Suburbs and played one last game for the club before retiring.[2]
Although mainly remembered as a player for Glebe and the Western Suburbs Magpies, Redmond is also remembered as a member of the first St. George Dragons team in 1921.[3]
Redmond died in Sydney in 1963, aged 73.
References
- ^ Referee (Sydney) page 1 "Soldier Footballer" Wednesday 23 August 1922.
- ^ "Dragons - Our Proud History - St George and Illawarra Rugby League". www.jubileeavenue.com.au.
- ^ The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Alan Whiticker, Glen Hudson.
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