Tedda Courtney, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Tedda Courtney

Australian rugby league player and coach

Date of Birth: 30-Aug-1885

Date of Death: 23-Jul-1957

Profession: rugby league player

Nationality: Australia, New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Ed "Tedda" Courtney (1885–1957) was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer and coach.
He played club football for North Sydney, Western Suburbs and representative football for the New South Wales state and Australian national sides.
He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.Born in Sydney, Australia Courtney was one of six brothers who all played for North Sydney.
His brothers Raymond and Robert died in World War I.
He was a wharfie throughout his working life and was renowned for his fearless tackling style and ability to harass the opposition with his defence.