About Stan Penberthy
Lived 1906 – 1989 (aged 82). Stan Penberthy was an Australian australian rules football player.
Stanley Archibald Penberthy (3 June 1906 – 31 March 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Penberthy, a follower, played 81 games at Subiaco between 1927 and 1931. Amongst his seven interstate appearances for Western Australia were games at the 1930 Adelaide Carnival.
In 1932 he left the state and joined Footscray, with whom he would spend five and a half seasons. He captained Footscray in 1936 and for the early rounds of the 1937 season, before playing out the year with Melbourne. His last league game was a preliminary final, which Melbourne lost to Collingwood.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stan Penberthy?
Australian rules footballer (1906–1989)
When was Stan Penberthy born?
Stan Penberthy was born on 3 June 1906 in Subiaco.
When did Stan Penberthy die?
Stan Penberthy died on 31 March 1989.
What was Stan Penberthy's occupation?
Stan Penberthy was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Stan Penberthy?
Stan Penberthy was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Penberthy. https://biography.guide/stan-penberthy/
MLA: "Stan Penberthy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stan-penberthy/.
Chicago: "Stan Penberthy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stan-penberthy/.
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