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Bryan Palmer

1899 – 1990

Australian rugby union footballer and coach

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About Bryan Palmer

Lived 1899 – 1990 (aged 90–91). Bryan Palmer was an Australian rugby union player.

George Thomas Bryan Palmer (21 January 1899 – 19 April 1990) was an Australian rugby union player who coached the Wallabies. He has been described as "one of the most colourful personalities in Australian rugby".

Early life Palmer was born in Dubbo, New South Wales, the son of T D Palmer, who had played Rugby for the Waratahs in 1899. He played his first Rugby in Dubbo before attending Newington College as a boarder (1915–1916).

War service Palmer served with the Australian Light Horse in World War I and was invalided home after a bout of near fatal pneumonia. As part of his recovery he joined the Glebe-Balmain Rugby Club to build up his strength and over the ensuing seven seasons played 93 games on the wing.

Representative rugby His first of seven matches for NSW was played in 1927. Palmer was selected and toured with the Wallabies to New Zealand in 1931 but did not play a match.

Coach Between 1963 and 1967 he was the coach of the national side, retiring at the age of 68.

Honours Palmer Shield - Played for by NSW Primary Schools Bryan Palmer Shield - Played for each year by The King's School and Newington College since the centenary of rugby between the two schools in 1970

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Important facts

Born
1899, Dubbo
Birth century
Died
1990
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Newington College
Also known as
George Thomas Bryan Palmer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bryan Palmer?

Australian rugby union footballer and coach

When was Bryan Palmer born?

Bryan Palmer was born in 1899 in Dubbo.

When did Bryan Palmer die?

Bryan Palmer died in 1990.

What was Bryan Palmer's occupation?

Bryan Palmer was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Bryan Palmer?

Bryan Palmer was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bryan Palmer

· Wikidata: Q4980285

· DBpedia: Bryan Palmer

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