Personal information
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Nickname | Karl Fitz, Fitz, Fitzy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wigan, England |
13 September 1980 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 83 kg (183 lb; 13.1 st) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information
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Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Rugby League Project
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Karl Fitzpatrick (born 13 September 1980) is a former rugby league full back who starts as CEO of Warrington Wolves from 1 January 2017 https://warringtonwolves.com/rfl-news/wolves-announce-new-ceo/
Fitzpatrick was originally a scrum half before he switched to full back. He is a product of Wigan St Pats. Fitzpatrick began his professional career at Widnes Vikings, followed by spells at Tonneins (France) and Swinton Lions.
Fitzpatrick signed for Salford in 2003. In 2004, Fitzpatrick represented Ireland in the Rugby League European Cup and also picked up the most improved player award at Salford.
He was named in the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.