About Max Hayward
Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 85–86). Max Hayward was an Australian rugby league player.
Maxwell John Hayward (9 June 1915 – 21 February 2011) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Originally from Beaudesert, Queensland, Max 'the mighty atom' Hayward was a half-back for the St George Dragons for three seasons: 1944, 1946 and 1947. Hayward enlisted in the Australian Army and served in the Middle East and New Guinea, thus his career was curtailed by World War II, but he re-signed with the club in 1946 and played in the 1946 Grand Final.
After the 1947 season he played football on the N.S.W. North Coast before retiring.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Max Hayward?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Max Hayward born?
Max Hayward was born in 1925 in Beaudesert.
When did Max Hayward die?
Max Hayward died on 21 February 2011.
What was Max Hayward's occupation?
Max Hayward was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Max Hayward?
Max Hayward was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Max Hayward (rugby league)
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