Donald George Stait (1928–2007) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1950s.

Background

Stait was born in

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Playing career

Stait played with Western Suburbs for three seasons between 1950 and 1952. He played in a Grand Final for Wests in his first season when the team was defeated by

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in the 1950 Grand Final. He later moved to Newtown for another three seasons between 1954 and 1956. He appeared in two losing Grand Finals with Newtown in

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and

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. Stait retired after the 1956 season. Stait died on 18 June 2007, at

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aged 79.Sydney Morning Herald- Death Notice- 17/06/2007

References

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