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Jack Toohey

1899 – 1968

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Jack Toohey

Lived 1899 – 1968 (aged 68–69). Jack Toohey was a rugby league player.

John Joseph Toohey (1899–1968) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s for Glebe in the NSWRL competition.

Background Toohey was born in Glebe, New South Wales to parents Patrick and Bridget Ann Toohey, Toohey came through the juniors to make grade for Glebe Dirty Reds in 1917.

Playing career He was a long serving player with the Reds playing nine seasons with the club between 1917 and 1928. Toohey did not feature in Glebe's grand final appearance in 1926 due to injury, although he did captain the club on many occasions. Toohey was a contemporary of the great Frank Burge and other great Glebe players from that era.

Toohey was also a representative player, playing for New South Wales on three occasions between 1922 and 1926.

Toohey died on 19 June 1968, aged 69 at South Hurstville, New South Wales.

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1899, Glebe
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Toohey?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Jack Toohey born?

Jack Toohey was born in 1899 in Glebe.

When did Jack Toohey die?

Jack Toohey died on 19 June 1968.

What was Jack Toohey's occupation?

Jack Toohey was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Toohey

· Wikidata: Q18377864

· DBpedia: Jack Toohey (rugby league)

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