Stan Root

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

Stan Root

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

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.^{[citation needed]} He finished his career as the captain/coach of Narromine Rugby League Club in 1952.^[2]

Personal life

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