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

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

Playing career edit

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 edit

  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