About Ray Blacklock
Lived 1955 – 2020 (aged 65). Ray Blacklock was an Australian rugby league player.
Raymond Patrick Blacklock (6 April 1955 – 28 October 2020) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
Playing career He started his career at the Penrith Panthers, making first grade in 1976. Blacklock played four seasons at Penrith between 1976 and 1980 and captained the Panthers' Under-23s side that won the premiership in 1978.
He then switched to the Newtown Jets for two seasons between 1981 and 1982. Blacklock played wing in the 1981 Grand Final team that were defeated by the Parramatta Eels.
He moved to Canberra Raiders for his final two seasons (1983–1984) before retiring. Blacklock was the paternal uncle of St George-Illawarra Dragons legend, Nathan Blacklock
Blacklock died on 28 October 2020, aged 65, after a five-year battle with multiple system atrophy.
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Who was Ray Blacklock?
Australian rugby league footballer (1955-2020)
When was Ray Blacklock born?
Ray Blacklock was born on 6 April 1955 in Oberon.
When did Ray Blacklock die?
Ray Blacklock died on 28 October 2020 in Cranebrook.
What was Ray Blacklock's occupation?
Ray Blacklock was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Ray Blacklock?
Ray Blacklock was Australian.
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