Henry Bichel

Henry Bichel
Personal information
Full nameHarold Frank Bichel
Born(1911-09-03)3 September 1911
Died7 March 1995(1995-03-07) (aged 83)
Playing information
PositionFront row / Second row
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1934–37 Queensland 11 2 13 0 32
1935 Australia
Source: [1]

Harold Frank Bichel (3 September 1911 – 7 March 1995)[1] was an Australian rugby league footballer.

Bichel, a forward, mainly featured in the front and second row. He was also a capable goal–kicker.[2]

In 1935, Bichel was the sole Ipswich representative on Australia's tour of New Zealand, where he scored a try in a non–international against a New Zealand XIII in Hawera. He wasn't called upon for the three Test matches.[3]

Bichel had a stint with Mackay in the late 1930s, before continuing his career coaching in Cairns and later serving as a North Queensland selector. He returned south in 1947.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Henry Bichel". Rugby League Project.
  2. ↑ "Bichel's Effort". The Telegraph. Brisbane. 4 June 1935. p. 6 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ "Bichel to Play Cricket with Ipswich Team". The Telegraph. Brisbane. 20 September 1935. p. 22 (Late City) – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ↑ "Football". The Townsville Daily Bulletin. 8 May 1947. p. 5 – via National Library of Australia.