Donald Albert Milton (1923-1974) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
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| Full name | Donald Albert Milton | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 December 1923 Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 29 September 1974 (aged 50) Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editMilton was born in Bankstown, New South Wales on 22 December 1923.
Playing career
editMilton joined Western Suburbs during his military service in 1944. He played seven seasons with Wests between 1944-1950, which included an appearance playing second-row in the victorious Western Suburbs team that won the 1948 Grand Final. Milton also played in the 1950 Grand Final and retired after the game.[2][3]
Death
editMilton died at Cronulla, New South Wales on 29 September 1974, aged 51.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Don Milton - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice. 30/09/1974