Joe McGraw
Joseph William McGraw (1874-1951) was a co-founder of the St. George Dragons rugby league club and an Australian sports administrator from the 1920s.
Joe McGraw is remembered as a foundation member of the
NSWRFL over many years. McGraw was also a patron of the St. George Dragons
Referees' and was a prominent figure within the St. George area junior league in the early days.
Joe McGraw juggled his football commitments with a successful book-binding business. He resided in Ramsgate, New South Wales for most of his life. He retired from all duties at the St.George club in 1946.[1][2]
Joe McGraw was awarded life membership of the St. George Dragons club in 1938. He died on 6 November 1951, age 76.[3]
References
- ISBN 9780949853202.
- ^ St.George Call (Kogarah) 23 Aug 1946. "Joe McGraw Testimonial" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233606845?searchTerm=%22joe%20mcgraw%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales
- ^ Sydney Morning Herals: Death Notice 7/11/1951