About Ron Madden
Lived 1923 – 2012 (aged 88). Ron Madden was an Australian military personnel.
Ron Madden (1923-2012) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Madden came from a sporting family from Camperdown, New South Wales, his brother Bob Madden was a state cricketer and star soccer player.
Ron Madden was also a multi-talented sportsman who played A grade cricket and soccer for the Petersham Club. He tried out for Newtown in 1949 and was graded. In his only season in the NSWRFL, Ron Madden was used in many different positions in the Newtown backline and most of the season with a broken wrist.
At the end of the 1949 season, Ron Madden went to the country to successfully captain/coach Canberra in 1950, Goulburm in 1951, Inverell in 1952-1953 and Armidale in 1954.
Madden died on 26 July 2012 at Erskineville, New South Wales age 88.
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Who was Ron Madden?
Australian rugby league player
When was Ron Madden born?
Ron Madden was born on 28 December 1923 in Sydney.
When did Ron Madden die?
Ron Madden died on 26 July 2012.
What was Ron Madden's occupation?
Ron Madden was a military personnel.
What nationality was Ron Madden?
Ron Madden was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Madden. https://biography.guide/ron-madden/
MLA: "Ron Madden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-madden/.
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