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Ernest Ogg

1906 – 1969

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Ernest Ogg

Lived 1906 – 1969 (aged 62–63). Ernest Ogg was an Australian rugby league player.

Ernest Samuel 'Sammy' Ogg (1906–1969) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership for University, whom he also captained.

Background Ogg was born at Camperdown, New South Wales on 30 December 1906.

Playing career While obtaining his medical degree at the University of Sydney, he joined the University Rugby League team in 1925 and played a total of nine seasons with them between 1925 and 1933. He played second row in the 1926 Grand Final loss to South Sydney.

He later went on to captain the team during his later years as a player. He played 118 first grade games, scoring 24 tries and kicking 18 goals during his career. Ogg is the record appearance holder for the University club. He claimed five Wooden Spoon's whilst at University as the club struggled on the field for a number of years.

Post playing Ogg became a doctor in Sydney and later the chief Coroner of New South Wales.

Death Ogg died at Dover Heights, Sydney on 8 July 1969.

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Important facts

Born
1906, Camperdown
Birth century
Died
1969, Dover Heights
Occupation
Nationality

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernest Ogg?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Ernest Ogg born?

Ernest Ogg was born in 1906 in Camperdown.

When did Ernest Ogg die?

Ernest Ogg died in 1969 in Dover Heights.

What was Ernest Ogg's occupation?

Ernest Ogg was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Ernest Ogg?

Ernest Ogg was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernest Ogg

· Wikidata: Q18165902

· DBpedia: Ernest Ogg

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