Baden Wales had a service record in Rugby League going back well before St. George were born beginning in 1921.
Wales worked for rugby league for 46 years, beginning as a player - and club secretary - with Arncliffe Waratahs in 1916.
He became St. George treasurer in 1939 and succeeded Arthur Justice as the fifth club secretary in 1947 [1] holding that position until 1955 until he was replaced briefly by Ken McKenzie.
[2] A later director of St. George, Horrie Maher wrote of Baden Wales: "He was one of the district's greatest sporting administrators.
[3] Baden Wales was awarded Life membership of St George Junior league in 1928.