Arthur Williams (rugby league)
Australian rugby league player (1902–1948)
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Arthur Leo Williams (1902–1948) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
Arthur 'spider' Williams. 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Arthur Leo Williams | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 April 1902 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 24 March 1948 (aged 45) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Known by the nickname of 'Spider', Williams played 5 seasons at St. George between 1926 and 1930.[2]
He was later to Captain/Coach the Fairfield A Grade team in the mid 1930s.[3] Arthur Williams was on the wing for Saints on 11 August 1928, the day of the Earl Park Riot, played at Earl Park, Arncliffe.[4]
War service
He later served in World War Two and was based in Oro Bay with his small ships regiment.[5]
Williams died on 24 March 1948 in Concord, New South Wales 15 days before his 46th birthday.[6]
