Doug Ricketson
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| Full name | Douglas Dennis Ricketson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 December 1939 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 18 December 2019 (aged 80) Grafton, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Douglas Ricketson (8 December 1939 – 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 the Eastern Suburbs and Penrith clubs and was the father of Luke Ricketson.[2]
Playing career
[edit]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
[edit]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, Forster where his son Luke was born, and South Grafton.[3][4]
Death
[edit]Ricketson died in Cronulla, New South Wales following a long illness on 18 December 2019 at the age of 80.[5][6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Doug Ricketson". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Masters, Roy (23 July 2003). "Like father like son". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2007.
- ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Douglas Ricketson". The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ Middleton, David (21 December 2019). "Vale: NRL in Memoriam 2019". National Rugby League. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "In Memoriam | Doug Ricketson". Sydney Roosters. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2021.