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Bill Hyland

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Bill Hyland
Bill Hyland 1930
Personal information
Full nameGarnet William Cooper Hyland
Born1908
Moree, New South Wales, Australia
Died20 December 1972 (aged 63–64)
Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1930–33 St. George 48 4 47 0 108
Source: [1]

Garnet William Cooper Hyland (1908–1972) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s.

Career

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Hyland came to St. George from Mudgee, New South Wales in 1930. He played four seasons with the club between 1930 and 1933, and played in the 1930 Grand Final. He used the name of Bill and Charlie whilst in Sydney but preferred to be known by his nickname Blue.[2] [3]

Death

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Hyland died in Mudgee, New South Wales in 1972.

Hyland seated 2nd row, 3rd from right in Saints' 1930 side

References

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  1. ^ "Charlie Hyland – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ Mudgee Guardian: "Mystery Player Un-earthed. 'Blue' Hyland in Limelight." 31/7/1930 (page 22)