Johnny Grice
Australian rugby league player
About Johnny Grice
Lived 1921 – 2008 (aged 86). Johnny Grice was an Australian rugby league coach.
Cecil John Grice (3 December 1921 – 25 April 2008) was an Australian rugby league player.
Originally from Ipswich, Grice was playing with Brisbane club Souths in 1946 when he received a call up to the Australia squad for their home series against Great Britain. He played halfback for Australia in the first two Test matches, forming a partnership with Pat Devery, then was replaced by Clem Kennedy for the series finale.
Grice joined Longreach as coach in 1947 and was that season's Central Western representative coach, before spending the next two years back in Ipswich, where he played for the C.E.Y.M.S. side. He then had stints coaching the Bucas club in Mackay and Mount Isa Brothers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Grice?
Australian rugby league player
When was Johnny Grice born?
Johnny Grice was born on 3 December 1921.
When did Johnny Grice die?
Johnny Grice died on 25 April 2008.
What was Johnny Grice's occupation?
Johnny Grice was a rugby league coach.
What nationality was Johnny Grice?
Johnny Grice was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Grice. https://biography.guide/johnny-grice/
MLA: "Johnny Grice." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-grice/.
Chicago: "Johnny Grice." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-grice/.
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