Robert Grotte
Robert Grotte (1913–1964) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
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| Full name | Robert Grotte | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 December 1913 Auckland, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 15 December 1964 (aged 51) Auckland, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Auckland born, Grotte came to St. George in 1935 and had a successful season, playing 12 first grade games. He moved to the Moree district to play one season in 1936, and then returned to St. George again for the 1937 season playing one first grade match. He was also named in the touring Kiwi team that toured Australia in 1938 and he played one games for his national team.[2]
Grotte died on 15 December 1964, in Auckland and is buried at Waikumete Cemetery.[3]
References
- "Robert Grotte – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- N.Z. Rugby League Honour Roll https://nzrl.co.nz/kiwis-home/past-kiwis/
- Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players by Whiticker/Hudson. 1993 Edition (ISBN 1875169571)
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