About Eric Bennett
Lived 1915 – 1998 (aged 83). Eric Bennett was an Australian rugby league player.
Eric Bennett is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. Hailing from The Central West region of New South Wales, he played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for Western Suburbs at and .
Bennett played over 100 games for Western Suburbs from 1941 to 1949, He captained Wests and played at centre in their 1948 NSWRFL season's premiership final victory over Balmain. Australian Rugby League Hall of Famer Keith Holman has credited Bennett, who helped him sign with Wests, as being a great influence on his career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Bennett?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Eric Bennett born?
Eric Bennett was born on 21 August 1915.
When did Eric Bennett die?
Eric Bennett died on 9 December 1998.
What was Eric Bennett's occupation?
Eric Bennett was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Eric Bennett?
Eric Bennett was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eric Bennett (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Bennett. https://biography.guide/eric-bennett/
MLA: "Eric Bennett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-bennett/.
Chicago: "Eric Bennett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-bennett/.
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