Johnny Slade

John 'Johnny' Slade (1933–1991) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.

Johnny Slade
Personal information
Full nameJohn Slade
Born(1933-04-22)22 April 1933
Stockton, New South Wales, Australia
Died4 February 1991(1991-02-04) (aged 57)
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1953–59 Parramatta 77 16 39 0 126
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1955 Parramatta 18 5 0 13 28
Source: [1]

Playing career

Originally from the Stockton, New South Wales area, Slade was a fullback for the Parramatta Eels between 1953 and 1955, then in 1958 and 1959.[2]

He is remembered for his long range kicking, especially his kicking duels with rival fullbacks and was a crowd favourite at Cumberland Oval. Slade played 77 games with Parramatta in his career, scoring 16 tries, 36 goals and two field goals for a total of 124 points. He also holds the record as the youngest first grade captain-coach when he coached the blue and golds in 1955 at age 21,[3] being the last coach of the club to avoid the wooden spoon until Ken Kearney seven seasons later.

He returned to Newcastle at the end of his playing career.[4]

Death

Slade died on 4 February 1991, aged 57.[5]

References
  1. "Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  3. Parramatta 1955 season summary
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players . 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  5. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 09/02/1991
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