About Gray McLean
Lived 1934 – 2024 (aged 90). Gray McLean was an Australian rugby union player.
Douglass Peter Gray McLean (22 April 1934 – 4 July 2024) was an Australian international rugby union player.
Born in Southport, Queensland, McLean studied for two years at Toowoomba Grammar School and was still a teenager when he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force as a radio apprentice.
McLean, a utility forward, was primarily a second rower. He played for Brisbane club Souths and in 1956 made his representative debut for Queensland. With both Dave Emanuel and Tony Miller unavailable, McLean won a place on the Wallabies squad for the 1958 tour to New Zealand, where he made four uncapped appearances.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gray McLean?
Australian rugby union player
When was Gray McLean born?
Gray McLean was born on 22 April 1934.
When did Gray McLean die?
Gray McLean died on 4 July 2024.
What was Gray McLean's occupation?
Gray McLean was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Gray McLean?
Gray McLean was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gray McLean. https://biography.guide/gray-mclean/
MLA: "Gray McLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gray-mclean/.
Chicago: "Gray McLean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gray-mclean/.
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