About Stan Brookes
Lived 1953 – 2025 (aged 72). Stan Brookes was a British association football player.
Stanley Kevin Brookes (2 February 1953 – 11 December 2025) was an English footballer who played for Doncaster Rovers and KV Mechelen as a defender.
Career Doncaster Rovers After playing for the Doncaster Rovers Juniors, Brookes signed a professional contract with club, then in English Division 4, in February 1971.
A year earlier, Brookes, suffering from Alzheimer's disease, had appeared in an episode of the Belgian program Pano, which discussed the dangers of heading in football. Soon after he was diagnosed with dementia, this was linked to his footballing past as a header expert.
Honours Doncaster Rovers
Sheffield and Hallamshire County Cup winner 1975–76 Belgian Second Division winner 1982–83''
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stan Brookes?
association football player (1953-2025)
When was Stan Brookes born?
Stan Brookes was born on 2 February 1953 in Doncaster.
When did Stan Brookes die?
Stan Brookes died on 11 December 2025 in Tranent.
What was Stan Brookes's occupation?
Stan Brookes was an association football player.
What nationality was Stan Brookes?
Stan Brookes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Brookes. https://biography.guide/stan-brookes/
MLA: "Stan Brookes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stan-brookes/.
Chicago: "Stan Brookes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stan-brookes/.
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