Charles Rice (rugby league)

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Charles Rice
Charlie Rice. St.George rugby league footballer. 1935.jpg
Charlie Rice in 1935
Personal information
Full nameCharles Frederick Rice
Born(1909-03-14)14 March 1909 [1]
Bexley, New South Wales, Australia
Died1 April 1962(1962-04-01) (aged 53)
Bexley, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Lock, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1932–37 St. George 5450015
Source: [1]
As of 11 July 2019

Charles Frederick Rice (1909-1962) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.

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Playing career

Rice had a six-year first grade career at the St. George club in the 1930s. [2] A big strapping lock forward, Rice was a crowd favourite during his era at the club. Charlie Rice finished his career at Grenfell, New South Wales in 1938. [3]

War service

Charlie Rice enlisted in the Australian Army on 11 February 1942, and served as a Driver in the 126 General Transport Company and was discharged on 7 May 1946. [4]

Death

Rice died on 1 April 1962. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Charles Rice - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition
  3. The SUN (Sydney) 13/4/1938 "Country Gains" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229866647?searchTerm=charlie%20rice%20%22St%20George%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=193%7C%7C%7Cl-year=1938
  4. WW2 Roll - Australian Army (C.F.Rice) http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=341139
  5. Sydney Morning Herald - Death notice: 2/4/1962