Keith Benson | |
|---|---|
| Retired | yes |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
25 October 1917 Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Died |
18 December 1990 (aged 73) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Keith Reginald Benson (1917-1990) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Benson was an ex Rugby Union first grade player and local athlete that swapped to Rugby League in 1940. He played many games in all grades for the St. George DRLFC but his career was affected by his service in World War II.[2] He was still in the lower grades in the mid-1940s, before retiring.[3]
Benson died on 18 December 1990.[4]
References[]
- ↑ "Keith Benson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/keith-benson/summary.html.
- ↑ World War 2 Nominal Roll. http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=211159
- ↑ Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players by Whiticker/Hudson. 1993 Edition (ISBN 1875169571)
- ↑ Woronora Cemetery ONLINE Search http://www.woronoramemorialpark.com.au/finding-loved-ones
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