Alex Burdon

Athlete

1879 – 1943

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Who was Alex Burdon?

Alexander "Alex" Burdon 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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Born
Mar 31, 1879
Glebe
Lived in
  • Glebe
Died
1943
Branxton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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