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Jim Morgan

1943 – 2005

Australian rugby league player

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Lived 1943 – 2005 (aged 62). Jim Morgan was an Australian rugby league player.

Jim Morgan ( 13 June 1943 – 19 October 2005) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and later the Eastern Suburbs Roosters, and also represented Australia.

Morgan was born in Maitland, New South Wales on 13 June 1943., Morgan first came to prominence as a rugby league footballer in 1964 when playing for a representative Newcastle team that defeated premiers St. George on their way to winning that year's State Cup. The following year he was signed with South Sydney to play in the Sydney Premiership. In his first season with the Rabbitohs, he played in the 1965 NSWRFL season's Grand Final loss to St. George. Souths reached the 1968 NSWRFL season's grand final and Morgan played at prop in their victory over Manly-Warringah.

During the 1974 Great Britain Lions tour Morgan captained a Monaro team against the visitors.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Morgan?

Australian rugby league player

When was Jim Morgan born?

Jim Morgan was born on 13 June 1943 in Maitland.

When did Jim Morgan die?

Jim Morgan died on 19 October 2005 in Gold Coast.

What was Jim Morgan's occupation?

Jim Morgan was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Jim Morgan?

Jim Morgan was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Morgan

· Wikidata: Q6197013

· DBpedia: Jim Morgan (rugby league)

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