Frank Threlfo

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Personal information
Full name Francis Elwyn Threlfo
Born 1932
Died 10 October 2012 (age 80)
Rutherford, New South Wales
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1952–1953 South Sydney Rabbitohs 39 24 0 0 72


Frank Threlfo (1932-2012) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1950s.

Originally from Maitland, New South Wales, Frank Threlfo was signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1952 as a 20-year-old. Threlfo played two seasons with the Rabbitohs between 1952-1953, playing on the wing in 39 first grade games. He won a premiership with Souths, playing on the wing in the victorious 1953 Grand Final team that defeated the St George Dragons. Threlfo returned to Maitland, New South Wales the following year and saw out his rugby league career for the local Maitland team. He was awarded Life Membership of the Newcastle Rugby League, after a lifetime of commitment to Rugby League in the city Newcastle. [1]

Frank Threlfo died on 10 October 2012, aged 80. [2]

References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson. The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. Newcastle Herald: Death Notice 12/10/2012
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