Stanley James Mountain (third ¼ 1909 – death unknown) was a

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and professional

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footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for

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, as a

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, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Rugby League XIII and

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, and at club level for

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, as a or .

Background

Stan Mountain's birth was registered in Newport district, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Stan Mountain won

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s for

(RL) while at Huddersfield in 1935.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Stan Mountain played on the in

's 8–11 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1934–35 season at

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, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000.

County Cup Final appearances

Stan Mountain played at , and scored a try in

's 8–14 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1937–38 season at Belle Vue,

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on Saturday 30 October 1937.

Genealogical information

Stan Mountain's marriage to Vera (

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Lodge) was registered during fourth ¼ 1941 in

district. They had children; Margaret Mountain (birth registered during first ¼ in

district, Anne Mountain (birth registered during third ¼ in

district), Stuart Mountain (birth registered during first ¼ in

district), Kathryn Mountain (birth registered during fourth ¼ in Newport district).

References

External links

Profile at blackandambers.co.uk
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