Alister Clarke Explained

Alister Clarke
Fullname:Alastair John Clarke
Birth Date:4 May 1917
Birth Place:Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:St. George
Year1start:1942
Year1end:45
Appearances1:13
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:3
Year2start:1947
Year2end:48
Appearances2:24
Tries2:2
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:6
Source:[1]

Alastair John Clarke (1917–1988) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1940s.

Career

Born in Lismore, New South Wales, Clark (often misspelt Alister) played two seasons for St. George in 1942 and 1945, including the 1942 Grand Final.

He later shifted to Canterbury-Bankstown for two seasons in 1947–1948, and played in the 1947 Grand Final before retiring from rugby league.[2]

Death

Clarke died on 26 September 1988 aged 71.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alister Clarke - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  3. Northern Star (Lismore): Death Notice 19/11/1988