Marty Gurr
Marty Gurr ( (1958-09-11) 11 September 1958) is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s & 1980s. He played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. He primarily played at fullback for Eastern Suburbs, Leeds, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
Gurr was selected to represent the New South Wales Blues as a fullback for games II and III of the 1983 State of Origin series.
Gurr played fullback in Leeds' 14-15 defeat by St. Helens in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.
After retiring from the game, Gurr moved into coaching, management and recruitment roles with Manly and then Souths.
References
Podcasts:
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by Jean Shepard
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by Billie Jo Spears
Marty Gray
by: Jean ShepardBig Jimmy Baker and Marty Gray met at a teenage party
Jimmy took Marty to school the next day both of them were tardy
Sittin' in the parking lot talking over things waitin' for the morning bell to ring
Two little love birds loose on wing Jimmy Baker and Marty
Kids in love now what can you do but listen to the cooing
Pretty little blonde haired Marty Gray does your mama know what you're doing
Bet your mama don't know what you're doing
[ ac.guitar ]
Big Jimmy Baker's on the football team Marty's wearin' his sweater
Listen to them talking in the locker room man he's a real go getter
Telling Marty about the facts of life says there'll never be no other
Someday she's gonna be his wife he learned that line from his brother
Kids in love now what can you do...
[ harmonica ]
Down at the drive-in Friday night didn't come to see the movie
Parked in back away from the light Jimmy says isn't this groovy
Under the seat a bottle in a bag made to affect the senses
Poured out a drink for Marty Gray broke down her defense
Kids in love now what can you do...
[ ac.guitar ]
Big Jimmy Baker and Marty Gray no longer goin' together
Fire of love burned out they say Marty feelin' under the weather
Town turns out to have a big day the football hero's goin' away
But Marty's got the price to pay and Jimmy's gonna let her
Kids in love now what can you do...