Frank Saunders (rugby league) explained

Frank Saunders
Fullname:Frank Fuller Saunders
Birth Date:11 November 1902
Birth Place:Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Carlton, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:St. George
Year1start:1923
Year1end:29
Appearances1:75
Tries1:50
Goals1:20
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:190
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1924
Yearaend:25
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:Metropolis
Yearbstart:1923
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:2
Goalsb:2
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:10
Updated:12 June 2019
Source:[1]

Frank Fuller Saunders (1902-1978) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s.

Background

Saunders was born in Rockdale, New South Wales on 11 November 1902.

Playing career

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

After his retirement from football, he was a committeeman and loyal servant of the St. George club for most of his life.[2]

Death

Saunders died from cancer on 19 July 1978.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank Saunders - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995.
  3. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 20/7/1978