Stan Root
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| Full name | Stanton William Root | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 January 1924 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 17 June 1973 (aged 49) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Father | Edward Root | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stanton William "Stan" Root (1924 – 1973) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
Career
[edit]Graded from St George's victorious President Cup team in 1941, Stan Root had a long career at the St. George club that was interrupted by World War II.[citation needed] He finished his career as the captain/coach of Narromine Rugby League Club in 1952.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Root was the son of rugby league player Eddie Root.[3] He died at the age of 49 on 17 June 1973.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Stan Root - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "NARROMINE APPOINTS FOOTBALL COACH". Narromine News and Trangie Advocate. 25 March 1952. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ↑ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players, 1995 edition
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald DEATH NOTICE: 19/6/1973
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