Emeritus professor Brian Stoddart is an Australian academic who was the
vice-chancellor
A chancellor is a leader of a college or university, usually either the executive or ceremonial head of the university or of a university campus within a university system.
In most Commonwealth and former Commonwealth nations, the chancellor ...
of
La Trobe University
La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria a ...
between 2005 and 2006. He is a well-known commentator on sporting matters, being involved in the foundation of the
Australian Institute of Sport and being the author of many books exploring the history and importance of sports in society.
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
La Trobe University faculty
Sports historians
Australian historians
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