Frank Hyde
Rugby league player and sportscaster
Born
Died
2007
19 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played rugby league for Balmain Tigers and New South Wales in the 1930s and 1940s. Served as coach for the Sydney Roosters and Western Suburbs Magpies. Transitioned to sportscasting, where contributed to rugby league broadcasts for over three decades. Inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame for contributions to the sport.
Played for Balmain Tigers
Coached Sydney Roosters
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