Hilton Delaney (1908-1981) was an Australian professional
rugby league footballer who played in the
New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.
Playing career
A
Winger from
Narrabri, New South Wales
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, Delaney played for
St George
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in 1928 (14 matches), University in 1929-1930 (19 matches),
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Places
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Sports clubs
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*Eastern Suburbs AFC, Auckland, New Zealand
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in 1931–33 (24 matches), and
South Sydney in 1937 (1 match).
Delaney was a
try scorer for Eastern Suburbs in the 1931 and 1932
semi-finals. While playing for the
Tri_colours in 1933 Delaney was chosen to represent
NSW
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Death
Delaney died on 7 September 1981.
[Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 15 Sep 1981]
References
*"The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League", Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson
Australian rugby league players
Sydney Roosters players
1908 births
1981 deaths
Sydney University rugby league team players
New South Wales rugby league team players
St. George Dragons players
South Sydney Rabbitohs players
Rugby league players from New South Wales
Rugby league centres
Rugby league wingers
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