Bill Hyland

Bill Hyland
Personal information
Full name Garnet William Cooper Hyland
Nickname Bluey, Bill, Charlie
Born 1908
Moree, New South Wales
Died 20 December 1972
Mudgee, New South Wales
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1922–1930 St George Dragons 48 4 47 108

Garnet William Cooper 'Bill' Hyland (1908-1972) was an Australian rugby league player of the 1930s.

Career

Bill Hyland came to the St George Dragons from Mudgee, New South Wales in 1930. He played four seasons with the club between 1930-1933, and played in the 1930 Grand Final. He used the name of Bill and Charlie whilst in Sydney but preferred to be known by his nickname Blue. [1] [2] Bill Hyland died in Mudgee, New South Wales in 1972.

Hyland seated 2nd row, 3rd from right in Saints' 1930 side

References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. Mudgee Guardian: "Mystery Player Un-earthed. 'Blue' Hyland in Limelight." 31/7/1930 (page 22)
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