Person in history
Brian Davies (rugby league)
Brian Davies, Australian rugby player and manager (born 1930)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2012 · November 14
Their story
Who they were
Brian Davies was a Queensland state and Australian national representative rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played in 27 Tests between 1951 and 1958 as captain on 3 occasions. He played at both Prop forward and as a Second rower and was a noted goal-kicker. His club career was played in both the Brisbane and Sydney domestic competitions. He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.
Why this date
Brian Davies (rugby league) appears on our November 14 calendar for 2012 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Brian Davies (rugby league)
When did Brian Davies (rugby league) die?
November 14 2012.
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