Fred Fleiter
Australian rules footballer and coach
About Fred Fleiter
Lived 1897 – 1973 (aged 75). Fred Fleiter was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Fred "Skeeter" Fleiter (3 May 1897 – 10 January 1973) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football Fleiter played as a ruck-rover and made his league debut in 1919. He played his career beside ruckman Roy Cazaly and is credited with coming up for the famous phrase "Up there, Cazaly!". It was used as a signal to signify that Cazaly was free to run through and leap for the ball.
He played his last game for South Melbourne in 1925 but returned four years later as a non-playing coach for a season.
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Who was Fred Fleiter?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1897-1973)
When was Fred Fleiter born?
Fred Fleiter was born on 3 May 1897 in Carlton North.
When did Fred Fleiter die?
Fred Fleiter died on 10 January 1973 in Albert Park.
What was Fred Fleiter's occupation?
Fred Fleiter was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Fleiter. https://biography.guide/fred-fleiter/
MLA: "Fred Fleiter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-fleiter/.
Chicago: "Fred Fleiter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-fleiter/.
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