Don Stait

Donald George Stait (1928–2007) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.

Don Stait
Personal information
Full nameDonald George Stait
Born(1928-01-06)6 January 1928
Portland, New South Wales, Australia
Died18 June 2007(2007-06-18) (aged 79)
Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1950–52 Western Suburbs 20 2 1 0 8
1953–56 Newtown 64 2 0 0 6
Total 84 4 1 0 14
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1948 NSW Country 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Background

Stait was born in Portland, New South Wales.

Playing career

Stait played with Western Suburbs for three seasons between 1950 and 1952. He played in a Grand Final for Wests in his first season when the team was defeated by South Sydney Rabbitohs in the 1950 Grand Final.

He later moved to Newtown for another three seasons between 1954 and 1956. He appeared in two losing Grand Finals with Newtown in 1954 and 1955.

Stait retired after the 1956 season.[2]

Stait died on 18 June 2007, at Bronte, New South Wales aged 79.[3]

References

  1. "Don Stait - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. Sydney Morning Herald- Death Notice- 17/06/2007
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