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
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1946–50 St. George 2718420138
Source: [1]

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

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. [2]

Root was the son of the famous rugby league player Eddie Root. [3] Root finished his career as the captain/coach of Narromine Rugby League Club in 1952. [4]

Remembered as a flying winger and a great goal kicker, Stan Root died at the relatively young age of 49 on 17 June 1973. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Stan Root - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ WW2 Roll Stanton William Root- http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=210781
  3. ↑ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players, 1995 edition
  4. ↑ NARROMINE NEWS - Narromine Appoint Coach 25 March 1952 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/99579739?searchTerm=stan%20root&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=195
  5. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald DEATH NOTICE: 19/6/1973


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