Bath, known as the "Old
Fox", is regarded as the finest footballer never
to represent his country. A leg injury forced him to miss
the 1946 test series against Great Britain. Bath was targetted
by the wealthier English clubs and left Aust in 1947,
but not before helping Balmain to the title. Bath ended
up playing of 500 games for Warrington, including replay
of the 54 Wembley Cup final played at Odsal Stadium berfore
a record 103,000 spectators. He scored 1,894 points for
the Wires. Bath returned to Australia in 1957 and played
3 seasons with Saints, including the 59 grand final victory
over Manly. Both Bath and Rex Mossop were sent off during
the game. Bath went onto become a brilliant coach, coaching
St George, Balmain, Newtown, NSW and Australia.
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