Doug Ricketson
Douglas Ricketson (1930 – 18 December 2019) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, He played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. He played for Eastern Suburbs and Penrith clubs and was the father of Luke Ricketson.
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| Full name | Douglas Ricketson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1930 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | December 18, 2019 (aged 88–89) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
A centre, Ricketson was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that was defeated by St George in the 1960 Grand Final. He also represented Sydney in a match against Great Britain. In 1967, Ricketson played for Penrith in their debut season in the NSWRFL premiership before a knee injury brought about an end to his career.
Post playing
Formerly an athletics coach at Waverley College, in Sydney, Ricketson spent many years coaching in country areas including Temora where his daughter Kylie was born and South Grafton.[2][3]
Death
Ricketson died on 18 December 2019.[4]
References
- "Doug Ricketson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- Roy Masters (23 July 2003). "Like father like son". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2007.
- "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
- "Vale: NRL in Memoriam 2019". www.nrl.com.
- Whiticker, Alan; Hudson, Glen (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. p. 609. ISBN 978-1-877082-93-1.