About Jack Bonnyman
Lived 1920 – 1980 (aged 59–60). Jack Bonnyman was an Australian rugby league player.
Matthew Bernard John Bonnyman (21 March 1920 – 1 April 1980) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played for Canterbury-Bankstown and New South Wales.
He went on to play 5 seasons with Canterbury-Bankstown between 1940 and 1945. Bonnyman captained the Berries in their 24–14 loss to the Eastern Suburbs in the 1940 premiership final, although he did score a nice try during the match.
Success followed two years later when he played half-back in the victorious 1942 Grand Final Canterbury team that defeated the St. George Dragons 11–9.
He finished his career at Picton in the late 1940s.
Representative career Bonnyman represented Country Firsts in 1938 and New South Wales in 1939 - all before joining Canterbury-Bankstown in 1940.
Death Bonnyman died on 1 April 1980, at the age of 60.
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Who was Jack Bonnyman?
Australian rugby league player
When was Jack Bonnyman born?
Jack Bonnyman was born in 1920.
When did Jack Bonnyman die?
Jack Bonnyman died on 1 April 1980.
What was Jack Bonnyman's occupation?
Jack Bonnyman was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Jack Bonnyman?
Jack Bonnyman was Australian.
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