Jack Redman
Jack Redman (1914-1945) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1930's.
John Robert Walter Redman was born at Canterbury, New South Wales in 1914, and was a rugby league player from a young age. He debuted in first grade for University in 1933 and played 10 games for them between 1933-1934. After completing his studies, he joined the Balmain Tigers in 1935 and went on to become one of the best lock-forward's in Sydney rugby league until his last season in 1940. He joined the RAAF in 1941 and did not play league again. He became a squadron leader and was unfortunately shot down over Borneo on 5 July 1945.
Redman was selected for NSW City Firsts playing in one rep game in 1939. [1]
References
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encylopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
{{Balmain squad - 1939 NSWRFL premiers