Reg Gasnier
Reginald William "Reg" Gasnier AM (12 May 1939 – 11 May 2014), also nicknamed "Gaz", was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He played centre for the St. George Dragons from 1959 to 1967 and represented Australia. He was on the National Rugby League's list of 100 greatest players and the honorary Team of the Century.
Gasnier was born in Mortdale, Sydney, New South Wales. He was the uncle of rugby league player Mark Gasnier.
Gasnier died from an illness on 11 May 2014 in Miranda, Sydney. He was 74 and would have turned 75 the next day. His wife and children, Peter and Kellie, outlived him.[1]
References
- ↑ Rugby league immortal Reg Gasnier dies. 11 May 2014. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/rugby-league-immortal-reg-gasnier-dies/story-fnca0von-1226913826223. Retrieved 1 June 2014.