Tiger Black
Ernest Harold 'Tiger' Black was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He later became a rugby league broadcaster and commentator.
Playing career
Born and raised at Arncliffe, New South Wales, Ernie 'Tiger' Black began playing rugby league with his local Arncliffe Scots club in the early 1930s. He played Presidents Cup with St. George Dragons and was graded in 1937. He was a tenacious hooker, standing only 5 ft 1in and weighing only 60 kg. He raked against the biggest players of his day, always holding his own. Due to his small stature, and fearless disposition, he became forever known by the nickname 'Tiger'.Black was a member of the Dragons' 1938 premiership winning Reserve Grade side - the first St. George Dragons team to win a premiership. He played several first grade games in 1940 before painful kidney and back injuries curtailed his career at the age of 22, although he won another premiership when he played in the victorious St. George Reserve Grade team in 1940. Upon retirement, 'Tiger' Black moved into club administration, and held many offices at St George over a number of years. In latter years he was a Director of the St. George Dragons.