Stan Gorton

Stan Gorton
Personal information
Full name Stanley Thomas Gorton
Born 1946
Cairns, Queensland
Died 6 June 2013
Millmerran, Queensland
Playing information
Position Wing
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 player from the 1960s.

Originally from Cairns, Queensland, Stan Gorton came to the St George Dragons for six seasons between 1966-1971. 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 Millmerran, Queensland aged 67.[2]

References

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


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