Allan Woods
Allan Jack 'Stumpy' Woods (1906–1968) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
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| Full name | Allan Jack Woods | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 July 1906 Manly, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 4 April 1968 (aged 61) Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)c | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 6 lb (216 lb; 98 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Allan Woods was born in Manly, New South Wales on 20 July 1906. He is remembered as a second row forward who played with the St George Dragons for three seasons between 1930-1933, which included his appearance in the 1933 Grand Final. He retired from rugby league after that match.[1]
War service
Stumpy Woods was also a veteran of World War II, enlisting in 1941 and joining the 28 Australian Works Company, and attained the rank of Sergeant.[2]
Allan 'Stumpy' Woods died on 4 April 1968, aged 61.[3]
References
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
- Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 06/04/1968
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