Max Nixon

William Maxwell Nixon (1911-1992) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1930s.

Originally a rugby union player, Max Nixon changed to league and was graded in 1930. He played at the Eastern Suburbs Roosters for seven seasons between 1931-1938. Nixon won a premiership with Easts in 1935, when his side defeated South Sydney Rabbitohs 19-3 in the final. He also played in the Easts team that was defeated by Western Suburbs Magpies in 1934. [1]

Max Nixon died on 7 June 1992, aged 81. [2]

References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 9/6/92