Fritz Thiering Explained

Fritz Thiering
Fullname:Fritz Thiering
Birth Date:1892
Birth Place:Glebe, New South Wales, Australia
Death Date:3 February 1960
Death Place:Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Glebe
Year1start:1911
Year1end:20
Appearances1:29
Tries1:7
Goals1:18
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:57
Updated:11 February 2019
Source:[1]

Fritz Thiering (1892–1960) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Playing career

Of German descent, Fritz debuted for the Glebe rugby league club in 1911 at the age of 21.

He played for Glebe for four seasons between 1911-1914 and returned for the 1920 season before retiring. He scored 7 tries and 18 goals during his career.

He played halfback in the Glebe team that were defeated in the 1911 Final.[2]

Thiering was also a very successful middle-weight boxer in Sydney during his playing career.[3]

Thiering died on 3 February 1960, at Kingsford, New South Wales.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fritz Thiering - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  3. The Referee, Sydney. "Fritz Thiering Beats Maurice Fleming" 11/10/1913 (page 6)
  4. Death Certificate BDM NSW