Stan Root

Stanton William 'Stan' Root was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
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. 
Root was the son of the famous rugby league player Eddie Root. Root finished his career as the captain/coach of Narromine Rugby League Club in 1952.
Remembered as a flying winger and a great goal kicker, Stan Root died at the relatively young age of 49 on 17 June 1973.