11 Facts About Rod O'Loan

Rod O'Loan was a businessman and a war veteran of distinction.

Rod O'Loan was born in Katoomba, New South Wales, on 26 March 1915 and enjoyed Rugby and Rugby League during his younger years.

Rod O'Loan then shifted to Easts in 1935 with his university teammate Ross McKinnon and became part of a champion back line which included Dave Brown, Fred Tottey, Jack Beaton, Ernie Norman and Viv Thicknesse, which broke many scoring record in 1935 with 131 tries in just sixteen regular season matches.

Rod O'Loan scored 76 tries in 82 games for the Tricolours before retiring at the end of 1941.

Rod O'Loan participated in four premierships during a stellar career at the Tricolours: 1935,1936,1937 and 1940, but chose to never play at representative level due to study and corporate commitments.

Rod O'Loan's junior sporting career began at Saint Patrick's College Goulburn, then he moved to the senior school at Waverley College before going onto the University of Sydney.

Rod O'Loan rose to the rank of major in the 2 Division Australian Army Services Corps.

Rod O'Loan was appointed a CBE in the New Years Honours List of 1977 for Services to the Community.

Rod O'Loan held senior positions in the business world during his working life, and worked for large companies, including David Jones Limited in Sydney.

Rod O'Loan was appointed managing director of Finney Isles Stores of Brisbane in 1958 and served as president of the Retailers' Association in 1962.

Rod O'Loan married Molly in 1940 and had three sons and one daughter.