Doug Daley

Douglas Joseph Daley (1934-1994) was an Australian rugby league player and administrator.

Doug Daley was originally from Alstonville, New South Wales and came to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 1955. He went on to play seven seasons with the club between 1955-1961, mainly as a second-row forward. Daley played in the 1957 Grand Final loss to St George Dragons. After his playing career was over, he went into club administration, firstly as treasurer of the Manly club between 1969-1984, and then he was promoted to Club Secretary in 1985. He was elevated to the position of CEO at Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles between 1987-1992. He was also the father of the international rugby league player, Phil Daley. [1]

Doug Daley died on 22 March 1994, aged 60, after a long battle with cancer. [2]

Reference

  1. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 24/3/1994
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