Frank Meighan

Thomas Francis Meighan (5 July 1902 – 9 May 1977) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in 1920s.

Frank Meighan
Frank Meighan in action during the 1927 season for St.George
Personal information
Full nameThomas Francis Meighan
Born(1902-07-05)5 July 1902
Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia
Died9 May 1977(1977-05-09) (aged 74)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1926–28 St. George 38 2 1 0 8
Source: [1]

Playing career

Originally a fullback from the Newcastle rugby league competition, Frank Meighan trialled with the St. George club in early 1926 and was put under contract. Meighan spent 3 seasons at the Saints before breaking his leg in a trail match in early 1929 which resulted in a premature end to his Sydney career.[2] He later played for Gunnedah, New South Wales in late 1929 before returning to Newcastle.[3] Meighan later became a funeral director in Newcastle.

Death

Meighan died in 1977 at Newcastle, New South Wales and was buried at Sandgate Cemetery. [4]

References
  1. "Frank Meighan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. The SUN (Sydney) 16 April 1929 (Frank Meighan breaks leg) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222701958?searchTerm=%22frank%20meighan%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales
  3. The NEWCASTLE SUN 30 July 1929 (Ring In Charge - Gunnedah League) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/164282777?searchTerm=%22frank%20meighan%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=192%7C%7C%7Cl-year=1929
  4. Whiticker/Hudson (The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players) ISBN 1875169571
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