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Roy Almond

1891 – 1960

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Roy Almond

Lived 1891 – 1960 (aged 68–69). Roy Almond was an Australian rugby league player.

Harry Roy Almond (1891–1960) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s.

Playing career Almond was born at Glebe, New South Wales. He played five seasons at South Sydney Rabbitohs between 1912–1917.

Almond made his debut with Souths in round 13 of the 1912 season against Annandale at second-row. He would not make another appearance for the season and would not appear until round 3 of the 1914 season - where he would score a try to help his team win 17–9 against Western Suburbs. Almond played 7 more games that season and Souths would finish with the 1914 minor premiership, and consequently, the premiership.

In round 12 of 1915, Almond scored a try in a 29–3 win over North Sydney. He scored a try in the opening round of 1916, before scoring the final try of his career in a 12-point win over Norths. Souths made the grand final in 1916, however Almond did not play.

Almond played 4 more seasons in 1917, before retiring after his final game against Annandale in Round 9.

Almond died in 1960 at Newcastle, New South Wales.

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Born
1891, Glebe
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Died
1960
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Also known as
Harry Roy Almond

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roy Almond?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Roy Almond born?

Roy Almond was born in 1891 in Glebe.

When did Roy Almond die?

Roy Almond died in 1960.

What was Roy Almond's occupation?

Roy Almond was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Roy Almond?

Roy Almond was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Almond

· Wikidata: Q18205006

· DBpedia: Roy Almond

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