Frank O'Connor (rugby league)
Francis Arthur 'Frank' O'Connor (1906-1964) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1920s and 1930s, who represented his state and country and was a triple premiership winner with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Frank O'Connor was a champion forward who played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs for ten seasons between 1927-1937. O'Connor was a member of the champion Souths teams of the late 1920s and 1930s. He partnered his older brother Alf O'Connor in the winning 1929 Grand Final team, and played in two more winning grand finals - the 1931 Grand Final and the 1932 Grand Final.
Frank O'Connor was also a representative player for New South Wales, playing nine time for the Blues between 1931-1934. He also represented Australia, making his test debut in the 2nd test against England in Brisbane in 1932. O'Connor also toured with the 1933-34 Kangaroos, playing in the first two tests against England. [1] He is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No. 173. [2]
Frank O'Connor died on 23 August 1964, aged 58. [3]
References
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
- ↑ ARL Annual Report 2005, page 53
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 25/8/1964