Richard Parton (12 September 1917 – 20 April 2006) was an

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er who achieved notable success in his home state of Queensland. Playing for

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in the Queensland Australian National Football League, he was awarded the

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in 1949 during the latter stages of his career. He represented his state in his sport numerous times over his career, including a match in 1939 against New South Wales in which he kicked nine goals. He served as captain of the Queensland team between 1946 and 1947. In 2003, he was named at centre half-forward in the Queensland Team of the Century.

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Zillmere Eagles Australian Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Queensland 1917 births 2006 deaths {{AFL-bio-1917-stub