Fred Griffiths (rugby league)
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Personal information
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| Nickname | Punchy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | c. 1935 Rhodesia |
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| Died | 2000 (aged 65) Perth, Western Australia |
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Playing information
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coaching information
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Fred 'Punchy' Griffiths (c. 1935 — 2000) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s. A South Africa international representative back, he played his club football in England for Wigan and in Australia for North Sydney, who he also captained and coached.
Griffiths was born in Rhodesia. A fullback and skilful goal-kicker, Griffiths, nicknamed "Punchy". In his time with the club he amassed a total of 1,455 points. Griffiths guested for Wakefield Trinity during their South African tour in June and July 1962.
Fred Griffiths played Fullback, and scored 6-conversions in Wigan's 30-13 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959, in front of a crowd of 79,811.
Fred Griffiths played Fullback, and scored 6-conversions in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the Championship Final during the 1959–60 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 21 May 1960, in front of a crowd of 83,190.
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