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Stan Gorton

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Stan Gorton
Personal information
Full nameStanley Thomas Gorton
Born1946
Cairns, Queensland
Died6 June 2013 (aged 66–67)
Toowoomba, Queensland
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1966–71 St George Dragons 56 37 0 0 111
Source: Whiticker/Hudson

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.[1]

Stanley Thomas Gorton died on 6 June 2013 at Toowoomba, Queensland aged 67.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Akan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Player. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. ^ Toowoomba Chronicle: Death Notice 8/6/2013