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Harry McKinnon

1910 – 1989

Australian rugby league footballer, coach and administrator

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About Harry McKinnon

Lived 1910 – 1989 (aged 78–79). Harry McKinnon was an Australian rugby league player.

Rawdon Henry McKinnon (1910–1989) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer, coach and administrator.

Background McKinnon was born in Tamworth in 1910, the son of Henry and Agnes McKinnon.

Playing career A prop-forward, he played for North Sydney for ten seasons between 1936 and 1945, including the 1943 Grand Final loss to Newtown then devoted a lifetime of service to the club.

Post playing After retiring as a player, McKinnon coached North Sydney's first grade team in 1949, and then became involved with administration at the Bears until his retirement as Club President in 1979. He is also the father of former North Sydney, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Australian representative prop-forward Don McKinnon.

A life member of North Sydney and the NSWRFL, Harry McKinnon was also awarded the Order of the British Empire Medal in 1971.

McKinnon died on 15 October 1989, aged 79.

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Important facts

Born
1910, Tamworth
Birth century
Died
1989, Willoughby
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Nationality
Also known as
Rawdon Henry McKinnon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry McKinnon?

Australian rugby league footballer, coach and administrator

When was Harry McKinnon born?

Harry McKinnon was born in 1910 in Tamworth.

When did Harry McKinnon die?

Harry McKinnon died in 1989 in Willoughby.

What was Harry McKinnon's occupation?

Harry McKinnon was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Harry McKinnon?

Harry McKinnon was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry McKinnon

· Wikidata: Q18165808

· DBpedia: Harry McKinnon

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