Vale Terry Quinn

Vale Terry Quinn

Former Penrith centre and long-time country league administrator Terry Quinn has passed away after a long illness, aged 68.

Born in Moree, Quinn moved to Penrith and made his first grade debut in 1974. That year, Quinn was a part of the Panthers’ side that went down to Western Division in the final of the inaugural Amco Cup.

A hard running centre, Quinn scored 13 tries in more than 60 games for Penrith, but left at the end of the 1978 season to see out his career with Lakes United in the Newcastle competition. In retirement, Quinn became the head of the Newcastle league, and later worked as CEO of the NSW Country Rugby League.

Quinn has been remembered fondly by his colleagues. NSWRL Chief Executive Dave Trodden stated Quinn “was central to so many aspects of rugby league with his knowledge and skills”. Acting NSWRL Chairman John Anderson said that “rugby league across the country owes him a vote of thanks”.