George Brackenreg

George Stubbs Brackenreg (1858–1928) was an Australian entrepreneur and a co-founder of Rugby League in Australia.

George Brackenreg, along with J J Giltinan, Victor Trumper, Jack Feneley and Henry Hoyle set up the NSWRFL as a breakaway from rugby union football in Sydney during August 1907. Brackenreg is also remembered as a major influence behind the creation of the South Sydney District Rugby League Football Club in 1908. [1] George Brackenreg was awarded Life Membership of the NSWRFL in 1914. [2]

George Brackeneg died at his daughter's Randwick home on 30 May 1928, aged 70. He was later interred at Rookwood Cemetery. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Ian Collis,Alan Whiticker: History of Rugby League Clubs. 2004 (ISBN 1741100755)
  2. ↑ Referee, Sydney (article) 14/5/1914."Life Members of the NSWRFL"
  3. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice: 09/06/1928
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