Tedda Courtney Rugby player

Ed "Tedda" Courtney (1883–1957) was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer and Coach. He played club football for the North Sydney Bears, Western Suburbs Magpies 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.