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Edgar Newham (Edgar Wynton Newham) was born on 19 July, 1914 in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australia international rugby league footballer. Discover Edgar Newham's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
| Popular As |
Edgar Wynton Newham |
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| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
19 July, 1914 |
| Birthday |
19 July |
| Birthplace |
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia |
| Date of death |
27 November, 1995 |
| Died Place |
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Edgar Newham Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Edgar Newham height not available right now. We will update Edgar Newham's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Edgar Newham Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Edgar Newham worth at the age of 81 years old? Edgar Newham’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Edgar Newham's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Edgar Wynton Newham (1914–1995) was a rugby league footballer for Canterbury-Bankstown, New South Wales and for the Australian national side.
Edgar Newham played his first game of Rugby League at 19 years of age.
By the time he was 24, Edgar Newham joined Canterbury-Bankstown from Cowra, New South Wales and played 9 seasons with the club between 1938-1945 and 1948.
He found immediate success when Canterbury won their first premiership, beating Eastern Suburbs Roosters 19–6 in the 1938 Final.
Newham played on the wing in the Final.
Newham represented New South Wales in 1941 but had to wait until after the War to represent Australia.
When he was selected for the Kangaroos at 32 years of age, he became the oldest ever player to make his Test debut.
Four years later in 1942, Newham crossed for 5 tries in a mid-week match against the Balmain Tigers that decided the minor-premiership.
Canterbury won the match 26-20 and went on to win the 1942 Premiership, beating the St. George Dragons 11–9 in the grand final.
The war years interrupted his Canterbury-Bankstown career.
Newham joined the RAAF as a paratrooper and traveled to club games during the 1942 season while stationed in Newcastle before leaving for active duty overseas, as a gunner.
In 1946 he returned to Captain-Coach the Cowra league team and in 1947 he played in Queensland.
After returning to Australia, he was again playing for Cowra in 1946 when he was again selected to play for the New South Wales rugby league team and ultimately went on to play Great Britain in the 1946 Ashes series.
He played two Tests for the Australian national side in 1946.
Edgar Newham is recognised as Bulldogs player No. 58.
In 1948, Newham briefly returned to Canterbury as a 34-year-old.
He played half of the season with Canterbury before a hip injury forced him to retire as a player.
His five try record in this game was only equaled in 2002 by Nigel Vagana.
In 2004 Edgard Newham was named on the wing for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 year Team of Champions.
In 2007 he was inducted into the Bulldogs Hall of Fame, (Ring of Champions).
