Stan RootStanton William "Stan" Root was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.CareerGraded 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. He finished his career as the captain/coach of Narromine Rugby League Club in 1952.Personal lifeRoot was the son of rugby league player Eddie Root. He died at the age of 49 on 17 June 1973.