Oscar John Quinlivan (1897–1949) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for South Sydney during the club's first golden era.

Playing career

Born at Cundle near

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and one of 12 brothers, Oscar Quinlivan was a or who played for South Sydney for eight seasons between 1923 and 1930. He featured in four grand finals during his career, winning two of them in

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and

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and losing two in 1923 and 1924. He was also a member of the squad that won the 1925 Premiership. He also represented

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in 1922 and 1924. His youngest brother,

Alan Quinlivan Alan Quinlivan (1915-1965) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He was one of five rugby league playing brothers; Clinton, Jack, Leon and Oscar Quinlivan. Playing career Quinlivan played for the South Sy ...

also played for Souths between 1938 and 1945. Three other brothers: Jack Quinlivan, Clinton Quinlivan and Leon Quinlivan also played with the club.

Death

He died suddenly at his Stanmore, New South Wales home on 21 January 1949, aged 51.Newcastle Morning Herald: "Oscar Quinlivan Dead" 22/01/1949 (page 10)

References

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