About Allan Staunton
Lived 1932 – 1963 (aged 30–31). Allan Staunton was an Australian rugby league player.
Allan Keith Staunton (19 September 1931 – 8 July 1963) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.
Career Allan Staunton was born at the Roma Private Hospital in Gosford, New South Wales. Staunton came to St. George via the Port Kembla club with Leo Hurley in 1952.
He played three seasons at St. George between 1952 and 1954, and played five-eighth in the 1953 Grand Final loss to South Sydney.
Staunton later moved to Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, and represented N.S.W. Country Firsts on two occasions in 1958 and 1959. He moved into administration at Wagga Leagues Club, and as Secretary-Manager in 1963, he was tragically killed in a car accident.
Accolades
A park in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales was named in his honour.
Staunton died on 8 July 1963, and was buried at Wagga Monumental Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allan Staunton?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Allan Staunton born?
Allan Staunton was born in 1932 in Gosford.
When did Allan Staunton die?
Allan Staunton died in 1963 in Wagga Wagga.
What was Allan Staunton's occupation?
Allan Staunton was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Allan Staunton?
Allan Staunton was Australian.
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