Background
Known as "Curly", Ernie Lapham was born in Sydney on 2 July 1901.
Known as "Curly", Ernie Lapham was born in Sydney on 2 July 1901.
Lapham stayed at the Street George club for four seasons between 1921-1924, and then moved to South Sydney Rabbitohs during their golden era of 1925-1928 before returning to Saints for his final season in 1929. Lapham also represented New South Wales on eight occasions between 1926-1928. Ernie Lapham died on 19 September 2000, in his 100th year at Redcliffe, Queensland.
Lapham was regarded as the last surviving member of Saint George"s foundation team when he died in 2000.