About Dick Parton
Lived 1917 – 2006 (aged 88). Dick Parton was an Australian australian rules football player.
Richard Parton (12 September 1917 – 20 April 2006) was an Australian rules footballer who achieved notable success in his home state of Queensland.
Playing for Windsor in the Queensland Australian National Football League, he was awarded the Grogan Medal 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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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Parton?
Australian rules footballer
When was Dick Parton born?
Dick Parton was born on 12 September 1917 in Brisbane.
When did Dick Parton die?
Dick Parton died on 20 April 2006 in Queensland.
What was Dick Parton's occupation?
Dick Parton was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Dick Parton?
Dick Parton was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Parton. https://biography.guide/dick-parton/
MLA: "Dick Parton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-parton/.
Chicago: "Dick Parton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-parton/.
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