George Clamback
Australian rugby league player
About George Clamback
Lived 1901 – 1978 (aged 76–77). George Clamback was an Australian referee.
George Henry Clamback (30 June 1894 25 October 1982)
Clamback played six first-grade seasons with Newtown, and two with Eastern Suburbs.
In 1927, while playing for Easts during their round 17 match against Balmain, Clamback's lower jaw was fractured by a punch from an opposing player. Balmain's Bill Maizey was charged with assault in relation to the incident; he was acquitted by a jury. This would prove to be Clamback's final match in first-grade.
In the 1940s, Clamback was president and selector for the Newtown Rugby League Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Clamback?
Australian rugby league player
When was George Clamback born?
George Clamback was born in 1901 in Newtown.
When did George Clamback die?
George Clamback died on 23 September 1978.
What was George Clamback's occupation?
George Clamback was a referee.
What nationality was George Clamback?
George Clamback was Australian.
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