Alex Burdon Rugby player

Alexander "Alex" Burdon (31 March 1879 – 13 December 1943) was a pioneer Australian rugby league and rugby union footballer - a dual-code rugby international. He was one of the founding fathers of rugby league in Australia, representing the Kangaroos in the first 2 Tests in 1908 & 1909. He was the fourth captain of the Australian team enjoying that honour in the decider Test of the inaugural tour.

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Alex Burdon
Alias (AKA)Burdon Alexander
Birth dateMarch 31, 1879
Birth place
Glebe New South Wales
Date of deathDecember 13, 1943
Place of death
Branxton New South Wales

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