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Fritz Thiering

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Fritz Thiering
Personal information
Full nameFritz Thiering
Born1892
Glebe, New South Wales, Australia
Died3 February 1960
Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Halfback, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1911–20 Glebe 29 7 18 0 57
Source: [1]
As of 11 February 2019

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

Playing career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Fritz Thiering - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ The Referee, Sydney. "Fritz Thiering Beats Maurice Fleming" 11/10/1913 (page 6)
  4. ^ Death Certificate BDM NSW