Harold Horder
Rugby league player and coach
Born
Died
1978
48 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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