About William Stirton
Lived 1893 – 1947 (aged 53–54). William Stirton was an Australian rugby league player.
William Stirton (1893–1947) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played five-eighth for Glebe Dirty Reds in four seasons between 1919 and 1923.
Background Stirton was born in Dubbo, New South Wales.
Playing career Stirton made his debut for Glebe against Western Suburbs in Round 6 1919 scoring a try in an 8–5 victory. Stirton played in Glebe's 1922 NSWRL grand final loss against North Sydney which Norths won in convincing fashion 35–3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
He died at Newtown, New South Wales in 1947.
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Who was William Stirton?
Australian rugby league player of the 1910s
When was William Stirton born?
William Stirton was born in 1893 in Dubbo.
When did William Stirton die?
William Stirton died in 1947.
What was William Stirton's occupation?
William Stirton was a rugby league player.
What nationality was William Stirton?
William Stirton was Australian.
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