Robert Grotte
New Zealand rugby league footballer
About Robert Grotte
Lived 1913 – 1964 (aged 50–51). Robert Grotte was a New Zealand.
Robert Michael Grotte (3 February 1913 – 15 December 1964) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
Grotte came to St. George in 1935 and had a successful season, playing 12 first grade games. He moved to the Moree district to play one season in 1936, and then returned to St. George again for the 1937 season playing one first grade match. In 1938 he moved to Auckland and played for Marist Old Boys. He was also named in the touring Kiwi team that toured Australia in 1938 and he played one games for his national team. While at Marist he played 3 seasons with his brother William who was a forward.
Robert Grotte died on 15 December 1964, in Auckland and is buried at Waikumete Cemetery.
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Who was Robert Grotte?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Robert Grotte born?
Robert Grotte was born in 1913 in Auckland.
When did Robert Grotte die?
Robert Grotte died in 1964.
What nationality was Robert Grotte?
Robert Grotte was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Grotte. https://biography.guide/robert-grotte/
MLA: "Robert Grotte." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-grotte/.
Chicago: "Robert Grotte." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-grotte/.
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