About Eddie Hinson
Lived 1913 – 1986 (aged 72–73). Eddie Hinson was an Australian rugby league player.
Edward John Hinson nicknamed "Blinko" (11 July 1913 – 27 August 1986) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s and 1940s.
He later became an Olympic wrestler and an Australian heavyweight champion.
Background Hinson was born in Redfern, New South Wales on 11 July 1913.
Playing career Hinson went on to play ten seasons with South Sydney between 1934-1945 and was known to eat six raw eggs before every game. Hinson was a lock-forward and played in two Grand Finals for Souths, in 1935 and 1939 although, the team were runners-up on both occasions. He retired aged 35 at the end of the 1945 NSWRFL season.
Death Hinson died on 27 August 1986, aged 73.
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Who was Eddie Hinson?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Eddie Hinson born?
Eddie Hinson was born in 1913 in Rosebery.
When did Eddie Hinson die?
Eddie Hinson died on 27 August 1986 in Queenscliff.
What was Eddie Hinson's occupation?
Eddie Hinson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Eddie Hinson?
Eddie Hinson was Australian.
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