William Stirton

William Stirton (1893-1947) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played five-eighth for Glebe Dirty Reds in four seasons between 1919 and 1923.[2]

William Stirton
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Hilton Stirton
Born10 January 1893
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Died23 August 1947(1947-08-23) (aged 54)
Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1919–23 Glebe 12 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]
As of 8 February 2019

Background

Stirton was born in Dubbo, New South Wales.

Playing career

Stirton made his debut for Glebe against Western Suburbs in Round 6 1919 scoring a try in an 8–5 victory. Stirton played in Glebe's 1922 NSWRL grand final loss against North Sydney which Norths won in convincing fashion 35–3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

He died at Newtown, New South Wales in 1947.

References

  1. "Billy Stirton - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995, ISBN 1875169571


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