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 Saint George (Greek: Γεώργιος (Geórgios), Latin: Georgius, Arabic: القديس جرجس; died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition he was a soldier ...

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 Eddie Root (1902–1986) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. A New South Wales state and Australia national representative forward, his club career was played in Sydney with South Sydney, Newtown an ...

. He died at the age of 49 on 17 June 1973.Sydney Morning Herald DEATH NOTICE: 19/6/1973

References

1924 births 1973 deaths Australian rugby league players Australian rugby league coaches St. George Dragons players Australian military personnel of World War II Rugby league players from Sydney Rugby league wingers {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1920s-stub