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Rex Norman

1891 – 1961

Australian rugby league footballer and cricketer

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Lived 1891 – 1961 (aged 70). Rex Norman was a New Zealand and Australian cricketer and rugby league player.

Rex Norman (1891–1961) was an Australian rugby league footballer and cricketer, who represented Australasia in rugby league and New South Wales in both sports.

Rugby league career Norman played 13 seasons in first grade in the NSWRFL, playing for Annandale between 1910 and 1914, South Sydney between 1915-1917 and 1919, and Eastern Suburbs Roosters in 1918, and 1920–1922. He was one of four brothers along, with Bernard, Roy and Ray, who played in the NSW Rugby Football League first-grade competition. Rex and Ray became only the second set of brothers to represent Australia, behind Viv and Bill Farnsworth. Rex was selected for Australasia for the 1921–22 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain. He played in 21 tour matches but did not play a test match.

Norman was the NSW Rugby Football League's top point scorer in 1921.

Later years Norman finished his long career in Canowindra, New South Wales, captain-coaching both the local rugby league team and cricket team. Whilst playing cricket against a touring professional side, Norman bowled a young Don Bradman for a "duck". His nickname in the small country town was "Rocker".

In 1953 Norman coached the NSW Country Rugby League Firsts side to a 28-27 victory over City Firsts.

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Who was Rex Norman?

Australian rugby league footballer and cricketer (1891-1961)

When was Rex Norman born?

Rex Norman was born on 8 August 1891 in Sydney.

When did Rex Norman die?

Rex Norman died on 30 December 1961 in Guildford.

What was Rex Norman's occupation?

Rex Norman was a cricketer and rugby league player.

What nationality was Rex Norman?

Rex Norman was New Zealand and Australian.

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· Wikipedia: Rex Norman

· Wikidata: Q7319267

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