Hubert Clement 'Butt' Finn (1900-1952) is an Australian rugby league player of the 1920s and a Doctor.
Dr. Hubert Finn was born in Canowindra, New South Wales on December 21, 1900, the youngest son of Thomas and Maria Finn. He was educated at St. Stanislaus College (Bathurst) and later at Sydney University to study medicine. In the early 1920s and joined the Sydney rugby league team for seven seasons between 1920-1926. He played Fullback, and the highlight of his career was his appearance in the 1926 Grand Final where the University lost to South Sydney 11-6. He also captained the club on many occasions. Finn retired after the game but later became the chief medical officer for the NSWRFL, a position he held until his death in 1952. Finn died suddenly at his Wallangra Road home in Dover Heights, New South Wales on May 19, 1952. At the time of his death he was the chief medical officer NSW Rugby League and NSW Trotting Club. He also held the rank of squadron leader at RAAF during the war. He survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
A large gathering attends his funeral at St. Terese, Dover Heights. Huburt 'Butt' Finn was buried in Southern Head Cemetery on May 22, 1952.
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