Brian Carlson

Brian Patrick Carlson (12 February 1933 – 14 April 1987) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a centre & utility back for the Australia national team. He played in 17 Tests and 6 World Cup games between 1952 and 1961, as captain on 2 occasions. He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.

For the American college football coach, see Brian Carlson (American football). For the American diplomat, see Brian E. Carlson.

Brian Carlson
Carlson in 1952
Personal information
Born(1933-02-12)12 February 1933
Wyoming, New South Wales, Australia
Died14 April 1987(1987-04-14) (aged 54)
Newcastle, New South Wales
Playing information
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight13 st 9 lb (87 kg)
PositionFullback, Centre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1951–54 Norths (Newcastle)
1956–57 Souths (Newcastle)
1957 Blackall
1957–62 North Sydney 74 31 211 0 515
Total 74 31 211 0 515
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1951 Newcastle 1 1 0 0 3
1952–59 New South Wales 10 8 13 50
1957 Queensland 4 2 1 0 8
1952–61 Australia 17 10 5 0 40
Coaching information
Representative
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1961 Australia 2 1 0 1 50
1967–68 Country Firsts 2 1 0 1 50
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