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Stan Gorton

1946 – 2013

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Stan Gorton

Lived 1946 – 2013 (aged 66–67). Stan Gorton was an Australian rugby league player.

Stan Gorton (1946–2013) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s.

Originally from Cairns, Queensland, Stan Gorton came to the St George Dragons for six seasons between 1966 and 1971. Known as a terrific try scoring winger, Stan Gorton was the season's leading try scorer in the 1968 NSWRFL season. He retired in 1972 due to injuries that plagued his later career.

Stanley Thomas Gorton died on 6 June 2013 at Toowoomba, Queensland aged 67.

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Important facts

Born
1946, Cairns
Birth century
Died
2013, Millmerran
Occupation
Nationality

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stan Gorton?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Stan Gorton born?

Stan Gorton was born in 1946 in Cairns.

When did Stan Gorton die?

Stan Gorton died in 2013 in Millmerran.

What was Stan Gorton's occupation?

Stan Gorton was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Stan Gorton?

Stan Gorton was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stan Gorton

· Wikidata: Q18640458

· DBpedia: Stan Gorton

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