About Stan Root
Lived 1924 – 1973 (aged 48–49). Stan Root was a military personnel and rugby league player.
Stanton William "Stan" Root (1924 – 1973) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
Career Graded from St George's victorious President Cup team in 1941, Stan Root had a long career at the St. George club that was interrupted by World War II. He finished his career as the captain/coach of Narromine Rugby League Club in 1952.
Personal life Root was the son of rugby league player Eddie Root. He died at the age of 49 on 17 June 1973.
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Who was Stan Root?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Stan Root born?
Stan Root was born in 1924 in Sydney.
When did Stan Root die?
Stan Root died in 1973.
What was Stan Root's occupation?
Stan Root was a military personnel and rugby league player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Root. https://biography.guide/stan-root/
MLA: "Stan Root." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stan-root/.
Chicago: "Stan Root." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stan-root/.
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