Frank Saunders (rugby league)
 Frank Saunders. 1927 First Grade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Frank Fuller Saunders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 November 1902 Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 19 July 1978 (aged 75) Carlton, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing, Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Frank Fuller Saunders (1902-1978) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s.
Background
[edit]Saunders was born in Rockdale, New South Wales on 11 November 1902.
Playing career
[edit]Frank 'Fatty' Saunders played with St. George during the clubs' foundation years. He played seven seasons with Saints between 1923-1929 including St. George's first grand final in 1927. Saunders also represented N.S.W. on two occasions in 1924-1925.
Post playing
[edit]After his retirement from football, he was a committeeman and loyal servant of the St. George club for most of his life.[2]
Death
[edit]Saunders died from cancer on 19 July 1978.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Frank Saunders - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 20/7/1978