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John Ryan

1948 – 1982

Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer

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Lived 1948 – 1982 (aged 33). John Ryan was an Australian rugby league player and rugby union player.

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Important facts

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Also known as
John Robert Ryan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Ryan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Ryan?

Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer (1948-1982)

When was John Ryan born?

John Ryan was born on 29 December 1948 in Wahroonga.

When did John Ryan die?

John Ryan died on 2 May 1982 in Sydney.

What was John Ryan's occupation?

John Ryan was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was John Ryan?

John Ryan was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Ryan

· Wikidata: Q6256103

· DBpedia: John Ryan (rugby, born 1948)

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