About John Dougherty
Lived 1931 – 2025 (aged 93–94). John Dougherty was an Australian rugby league player.
John Patrick Dougherty (18 April 1931 – 27 September 2025) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.
Dougherty died on 27 September 2025, at the age of 94.
Playing career A schoolboy product from Marist Brothers Hamilton, he played for the South Sydney club in the NSWRFL Premiership.
Dougherty was the and won three grand finals with the team. He scored 32 tries and 72 goals. A Sydney and New South Wales representative,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Dougherty?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was John Dougherty born?
John Dougherty was born in 1931 in Newcastle.
When did John Dougherty die?
John Dougherty died on 27 September 2025.
What was John Dougherty's occupation?
John Dougherty was a rugby league player.
What nationality was John Dougherty?
John Dougherty was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Dougherty (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dougherty. https://biography.guide/john-dougherty-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "John Dougherty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-dougherty-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "John Dougherty." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-dougherty-rugby-league-player/.
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