The State of Origin and Australian Kangaroos champion was a pioneer.
The first Indigenous player to represent Australia in rugby league, Morgan scored a double on debut against France in 1960 before playing two more Tests against the nation.
The winger, who died on Saturday night in Brisbane, also played 12 interstate matches for Queensland against NSW between 1960 and 1963, scoring 11 tries.A player and coach with Wynnum-Manly in the Brisbane Rugby League, Morgan was named in the Australian Indigenous rugby league team of the century in 2008.
“It was a fitting reward and left him proudly alongside the likes of Arthur Beetson, Johnathan Thurston and Steve Renouf,” ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys said in a statement.“The Australian Rugby League Commission and everyone across the game will be very saddened by Lionel’s passing, but his legacy will remain forever.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NRL Finals LIVE: New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights at Mount Smart StadiumA place in the final four is on the line as two of the season’s surprise packets battle it out for a date with the Broncos next weekend in a preliminary final.
Read more »
NRL Finals LIVE: New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights at Mount Smart StadiumA place in the final four is on the line as two of the season’s surprise packets battle it out for a date with the Broncos next weekend in a preliminary final.
Read more »
LIVE NRL: Johnson set to return as Warriors host Ponga’s Knights in blockbuster semi-finalLIVE NRL: Johnson set to return as Warriors host Ponga’s Knights in blockbuster semi-final
Read more »
Live: Warriors stun Knights with three tries in opening minutes of NRL finalNew Zealand's semifinal against Newcastle has gotten off to a remarkable start with the Warriors scoring three in the first eight minutes. Follow live.
Read more »
Live: Knights steady but Warriors in control in NRL sudden-death semifinalNewcastle have stemmed the bleeding against the Warriors but still face an uphill battle to keep their season alive. Follow live.
Read more »
Live: Knights, Warriors trade tries in chaotic NRL semifinalThe Knights and Warriors have traded tries early in the second half of their sudden-death finals clash. Follow live.
Read more »