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Arthur Patton

1916 – 1990

Australian rugby league footballer and administrator

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Lived 1916 – 1990 (aged 73–74). Arthur Patton was an Australian rugby league player.

Arthur William Patton (1916–1990) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s, and later became a coach and administrator. His playing, coaching & administrative career was the Balmain club in Sydney.

Career Originally from Figtree, New South Wales, Patton was a flying winger and prolific try scorer who played twelve seasons for the Balmain club between 1937 and 1948.

He was the first player in the club's history to score more than 100 tries (in all grades). He was also a top class sprinter during the late 1930s, and placed third in the Stawell Gift in 1937. He also competed in the race in 1938 and 1939.

Patton won three premierships with Balmain : 1944 (as captain), 1946 and 1947. He is regarded as one of the greatest ever Balmain players.

Post playing Patton coached Balmain in 1952 and 1953, and later became the Balmain Club Secretary in 1973.

Death Patton died of cancer on 20 April 1990 aged 73.

Accolades In 2007, Patton was named in the Balmain team of the century.

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Important facts

Born
1916, Figtree
Birth century
Died
1990, Leichhardt
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Arthur William Patton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Patton?

Australian rugby league footballer and administrator

When was Arthur Patton born?

Arthur Patton was born in 1916 in Figtree.

When did Arthur Patton die?

Arthur Patton died in 1990 in Leichhardt.

What was Arthur Patton's occupation?

Arthur Patton was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Arthur Patton?

Arthur Patton was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Patton

· Wikidata: Q18217856

· DBpedia: Arthur Patton

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