Fred Alexander

Athlete

1870 – 1937

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Who was Fred Alexander?

Frederick Augustus "Fred" Alexander was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Malmesbury, he attended Kimberley Boys' High School before playing provincial rugby for Griqualand West. He made his only two Test appearances for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour. Alexander was selected to play as a forward in the 1st and 2nd matches of the series, both of which South Africa lost. Alexander died in 1937, in Johannesburg, at the age of 66.

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Born
Dec 30, 1870
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Education
  • Kimberley Boys' High School
Lived in
  • Malmesbury, Western Cape
Died
Apr 20, 1937
Johannesburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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