About Bob Brenning
Lived 1932 – 1959 (aged 26–27). Bob Brenning was an Australian rugby league player.
Robert 'Bob' Brenning (1932–1959) was a professional rugby league footballer in the Australian competition, the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) premiership.
A Front-row forward, Brenning played for the Eastern Suburbs club, he made 20 1st grade appearances for that club in the years 1957-58 and is recognised as being that Eastern Suburbs club's 471st player. Brenning is also the Great uncle of Parramatta players Ian and Nathan Hindmarsh.
Brenning was killed when the work machinery he was operating struck high voltage power lines in 1959.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Brenning?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Bob Brenning born?
Bob Brenning was born in 1932.
When did Bob Brenning die?
Bob Brenning died in 1959.
What was Bob Brenning's occupation?
Bob Brenning was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bob Brenning?
Bob Brenning was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Brenning. https://biography.guide/bob-brenning/
MLA: "Bob Brenning." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-brenning/.
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