About Richie Saunders
Lived 1913 – 1978 (aged 64). Richie Saunders was an Australian australian rules football player.
Richard William Saunders (8 August 1913 – 14 February 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Saunders, originally a Brunswick junior, played two seasons at Richmond. In both seasons, Richmond made the grand final, but Saunders didn't feature in either finals series. He won the 1934 Gardiner Medal, for his performances in the seconds. He crossed over to Fitzroy in 1935 and played 13 games that year and a further three in 1936.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Richie Saunders's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Richie Saunders's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Richie Saunders?
Australian rules footballer (1913–1978)
When was Richie Saunders born?
Richie Saunders was born on 8 August 1913 in Brunswick.
When did Richie Saunders die?
Richie Saunders died on 14 February 1978 in Heidelberg.
What was Richie Saunders's occupation?
Richie Saunders was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Richie Saunders?
Richie Saunders was Australian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richie Saunders. https://biography.guide/richie-saunders/
MLA: "Richie Saunders." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richie-saunders/.
Chicago: "Richie Saunders." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richie-saunders/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC