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Don Milton

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Don Milton
Personal information
Full nameDonald Albert Milton
Born22 December 1923
Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
Died29 September 1974(1974-09-29) (aged 50)
Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1944–50 Western Suburbs 77 23 0 0 69
Source: [1]

Donald Albert Milton (1923-1974) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

Background

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Milton was born in Bankstown, New South Wales on 22 December 1923.

Playing career

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Milton 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

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Milton died at Cronulla, New South Wales on 29 September 1974, aged 51.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Don Milton - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice. 30/09/1974