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Australian rugby league footballer and coach

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:
FatherEdward Root

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

Career

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. He finished his career as the captain/coach of Narromine Rugby League Club in 1952.

Personal life

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

References

  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


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