Ernest Samuel 'Sammy' Ogg (1906–1969) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played in the

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for

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, whom he also captained.

Background

Ogg was born at

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on 30 December 1906.

Playing career

While obtaining his medical degree at the

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, he joined the

Rugby League team in 1925 and played a total of nine seasons with them between 1925 and 1933. He played second row in the 1926 Grand Final loss to South Sydney. He later went on to captain the team during his later years as a player. He played 118 first grade games, scoring 24 tries and kicking 18 goals during his career. Ogg is the record appearance holder for the University club. He claimed five

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's whilst at University as the club struggled on the field for a number of years.

Post playing

Ogg became a doctor in Sydney and later the chief Coroner of New South Wales.

Death

Ogg died at

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, Sydney on 8 July 1969.Death notice ''

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'' 9 July 1969

References

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