Albert Walker McAndrew (1920–2009) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He was a state representative half-back who won the 1941 premiership with St George.
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| Full name | Albert Walker McAndrew | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 29 November 1920 Woodburn, New South Wales, Australia[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 9 December 2009 (aged 89) Beverley Park, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Halfback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
edit"Albie" McAndrew was still seventeen when he debuted in first-grade for St George in 1938. He played eight seasons with St George between 1938 and 1945.
He was a member of the first St. George side to win a premiership in 1941. He represented New South Wales in 1940, and played for NSW City Firsts in 1940 and 1943.[3]
His representative career was interrupted by World War II when, in 1942, he enlisted in the 54th Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment with the rank Bombardier.[1]
Death
editMcAndrew died on 9 December 2009, aged 89.[4]
Published sources
edit- Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
- Haddan, Steve (2007) The Finals - 100 Years of National Rugby League Finals, Steve Haddan Publishing, Brisbane
References
edit- ^ a b McAndrew's WWII Roll
- ^ "Alby McAndrew - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Alby McAndrew - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald - death notice - 15/12/2009
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