About Fred Chapin
Lived 1909 – 1974 (aged 64). Fred Chapin was an Australian rugby league player.
Fred Chaplin (1909-1974) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s for South Sydney and Canterbury-Bankstown. Chaplin was a foundation player for Canterbury-Bankstown.
Playing career Chaplin began his career at South Sydney and played a total of 3 seasons at the club.
In 1935, Chaplin joined newly admitted Canterbury-Bankstown and played in the club first ever game against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval on 25 April 1935. Chaplin played a total of 12 games for the club as Canterbury finished second last on the table in its inaugural year.
In 1936, Chaplin only managed to play 2 games for Canterbury and his final game in first grade was against Balmain in Round 15 1936 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Chapin?
Australian rugby league footballer (1909-1974)
When was Fred Chapin born?
Fred Chapin was born on 8 July 1909 in Waterloo.
When did Fred Chapin die?
Fred Chapin died on 22 June 1974.
What was Fred Chapin's occupation?
Fred Chapin was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Fred Chapin?
Fred Chapin was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Chaplin (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Chapin. https://biography.guide/fred-chapin/
MLA: "Fred Chapin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-chapin/.
Chicago: "Fred Chapin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-chapin/.
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