C. B. Fry

English cricketer and rugby union footballer (1872-1956)

Charles Burgess Fry (most commonly known as C. B. Fry; 25 April 1872 – 7 September 1956) is a former sportsman. He played cricket and football for England.[1] He played in an FA Cup Final. Fry held a world record for long jump for many years. He also played rugby union.

C. B. Fry
Personal information
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1891–1903 Corinthian
1900–1902 Southampton 16 (0)
1902–1903 Portsmouth 2 (0)
National team
1901 England 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Later in his life, he was a writer and diplomat. He was asked to become king of Albania, but refused it.

International career statistics change

England national team
YearAppsGoals
1901 1 0
Total 1 0

References change

  1. "Off-side – a cricketing XI that made strides in football". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 21 June 2018.