About Harry Courtney
Lived 1908 – 1936 (aged 27–28). Harry Courtney was an Australian rugby league player.
Harold William Herbert 'Harry' Courtney (1908-1936) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
A son of the rugby league legend Tedda Courtney and brother of Ed Courtney Jr., Harry played two years of first grade rugby league before his premature death. He joined the St. George club for one season before joining Canterbury-Bankstown to be coached by his famous father in 1935.
Courtney died on 6 December 1936 at Randwick, New South Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Courtney?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Harry Courtney born?
Harry Courtney was born in 1908 in Lakemba.
When did Harry Courtney die?
Harry Courtney died on 6 December 1936.
What was Harry Courtney's occupation?
Harry Courtney was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Harry Courtney?
Harry Courtney was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Courtney (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Courtney. https://biography.guide/harry-courtney-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Harry Courtney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-courtney-rugby-league-player/.
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