Frank Saunders (rugby league)

Frank Saunders
Personal information
Full name Frank Fuller Saunders
Nickname Fatty
Born 1902
Rockdale, New South Wales
Died 19 July 1978
Carlton, New South Wales
Playing information
Position Winger
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1923–29 St George Dragons 75 50 20 0 190
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1924–25 New South Wales 2 0 0 0 0

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

Born at Rockdale, New South Wales in 1902, Frank 'Fatty' Saunders played with the St George Dragons 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 represeneted N.S.W. on two occasions in 1924-1925. After his retirement from football, he was a committeeman and loyal servant of the St George Dragons for most of his life. [1]

Frank Saunders died from cancer on 19 July 1978. [2]

References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 20/7/1978
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