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Stan Root

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Stan Root
Personal information
Full nameStanton William Root
Born(1924-01-28)28 January 1924
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died17 June 1973(1973-06-17) (aged 49)
Kogarah, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1946–50 St. George 27 18 42 0 138
Source: [1]

Stanton William "Stan" Root (1924 – 1973) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

Career

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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

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Root was the son of rugby league player Eddie Root.[3] He died at the age of 49 on 17 June 1973.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Stan Root - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "NARROMINE APPOINTS FOOTBALL COACH". Narromine News and Trangie Advocate. 25 March 1952. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players, 1995 edition
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald DEATH NOTICE: 19/6/1973