Ian Heads: a story-teller without peer and a true gentleman of rugby league | Nick Tedeschi

The journalist, who has died aged 81, was responsible for the Immortals concept but remained humble despite his status in the Australian gameWhen it comes to those who have penned a word on rugby league, none stand taller than Ian Heads, who died on Monday at the age of 81 after a long illness.One of just two writers inducted to the Rugby League Hall of Fame, Heads helped shape the way rugby league was viewed for nearly half of the code’s existence in this country. The wordsmith’s historical books gave weight to the game’s past and he was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal. Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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