About Frank Cottle
Lived 1920 – 1992 (aged 71–72). Frank Cottle was an Australian rugby league player.
Frank Alan Cottle (21 December 1920 – 17 February 1992) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
Playing career A Norths junior from the Cremorne club, Cottle played nine seasons with North Sydney between 1940 and 1951.
War service saw Cottle miss the 1943, 1944 and 1945 seasons. He later went on to captain North Sydney and was a popular clubman during his time at the club.
Cottle was also selected to play for New South Wales on three occasions during 1947, and also represented City Firsts between 1947 and 1948.
Cottle died on 17 February 1992, aged 71.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Cottle?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Frank Cottle born?
Frank Cottle was born in 1920 in Melbourne.
When did Frank Cottle die?
Frank Cottle died in 1992 in Forster.
What was Frank Cottle's occupation?
Frank Cottle was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Frank Cottle?
Frank Cottle was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Cottle. https://biography.guide/frank-cottle/
MLA: "Frank Cottle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-cottle/.
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