Harry Eden (rugby league)

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Harry Eden was a rugby league player who played with three Sydney clubs during his career – Eastern Suburbs, St George and South Sydney Rabbitohs. He was born in Sydney, Australia).

Eden began his career with the Eatern Suburbs club as a centre in 1969 before moving to the St George Dragons were he was moved to the frontrow, He was a member of St George team that was defeated by South Sydney in 1971 Grand Final. Harry, the father of Rothmans Medal winner Michael Eden, still holds the record for the most tries in a season by a prop forward, set while playing for South Sydney during the 1975 season.

Harry Eden died of cancer in 2006 aged 63.

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• The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson