Colin Rasmussen Explained

Col Rasmussen
Fullname:Colin Edward Rasmussen
Birth Date:7 January 1947
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:St George Dragons
Year1start:1967
Year1end:74
Appearances1:100
Tries1:3
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:9
Coachteama:Canada
Coachyearastart:1993
Coachyearaend:94
Coachgamesa:0
Coachwinsa:0
Coachdrawsa:0
Coachlossesa:0
Updated:18 March 2021
Source:Whiticker/Hudson

Colin 'Col' Rasmussen (1947−1997) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s.

Col Rasmussen came through the Sutherland-Shire juniors to be graded with the St George Dragons in 1967. Rasmussen was a tall Hooker, who played seven seasons with Saints between 1967 and 1974. He got his chance as a first grade regular, replacing Norm Henderson in 1970.

Col Rasmussen's position in the team was finally taken by the up-and-coming junior, Steve Edge. Col Rasmussen is remembered as the hooker who played against George Piggins in the 1971 Grand Final. Rasmussen played 100 first grade games during his career at St. George Dragons.[1] He died on 13 March 1997, age 50.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995.
  2. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 15 March 1997