Career
Born at Cundle near Taree, New South Wales and one of 12 brothers, Oscar Quinlivan was a winger, centre-three quarter and lock-forward who played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs for eight seasons between 1923-1930. He featured in four grand finals during his career, winning two of them in 1928 and 1929 and losing two in 1923 and 1924. He also represented New South Wales in 1922 and 1924.
Three other brothers: Jack Quinlivan, Clinton Quinlivan and Leon Quinlivan also played with the club
He died suddenly at his Stanmore, New South Wales home on 21 January 1949, aged 52.