Harold Horder

Rugby league player and coach

Born

February 23rd, 1894
131 years ago

Died

1978
47 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Born in 1894, a prominent rugby league player and coach in Australia. Played for the Newtown Jets and represented New South Wales from 1913 to 1919. After retirement from professional play, transitioned to coaching, leading teams in the New South Wales Rugby League competition during the 1930s and 1940s. No titles were claimed during his coaching tenure, but contributed to the development of the game in Australia.

Represented New South Wales in rugby league

Coached teams in the New South Wales Rugby League

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