John Stathers
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Full name | John Frank Stathers | |||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Whiticker/Hudson. |
John Frank Stathers is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a versatile back who won a premiership with St George Dragons in the New South Wales Rugby League competition.
Playing career
A St. George junior from the Renown United club, Stathers played three first grade seasons with the St George Dragons between 1959 and 1961. He won a premiership with Saints when he played centre alongside Reg Gasnier in the 1960 Grand Final and he also won a Thirsd Grade premiership with the Dragons in 1957.
He suffered a career ending broken leg in 1963, and retired from football to pursue his career as a teacher. He was later promoted to acting Director of the New South Wales Department of Sport and Recreation, under Minister Ken Booth.[1]
References
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
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