About Sid Hobson
Sid Hobson was an Australian rugby league player.
Sydney John Hobson (born 3 July 1917) was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.
Playing career Described as a 'tough as teak' , Hobson played for the Eastern Suburbs club from 1944 to 1949 in Australia's major rugby league competition – the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL). Hobson was a member of Easts' 1945 premiership winning side.
Hobson also played for the rural New South Wales town of Young, the 'Cherry Pickers'.
In 1946, Hobson represented his state after having been named as a reserve for New South Wales on three previous occasions.
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Who was Sid Hobson?
Australian rugby league player
When was Sid Hobson born?
Sid Hobson was born in Wallsend.
What was Sid Hobson's occupation?
Sid Hobson was a rugby league player.
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Sid Hobson was Australian.
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