Blair Kurtz

Blair Kurtz (1963−2017) was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Parramatta in the NSWRL competition.

Blair Kurtz
Personal information
Full nameBlair Kurtz
Born(1963-01-28)28 January 1963
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died12 March 2017(2017-03-12) (aged 54)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1984–87 Parramatta Eels 3 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 27 February 2023

Early career

Kurtz was raised in Toongabbie, New South Wales and was a local Parramatta junior who worked his way through the junior representative squads to Parramatta's senior grades.

Playing career

Kurtz made his first grade debut in round 5 of the 1984 NSWRL season against Western Suburbs at Lidcombe Oval. Kurtz made two further appearances for Parramatta in the top grade.[2][3]

Post playing

Post his footballing career, Kurtz had a career as veterinarian both in the greyhound industry and as co-owner of the Quakers Hill Veterinary Hospital. In July 2015, while training for a half marathon, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Motor Neurone Disease and died in 2017.[4]

References
  1. "Blair Kurtz - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  4. "Vale Blair Kurtz - Player Number 431". www.parraeels.com.au.
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