Ray Stehr

Rugby league player and coach, Australia

Ray Stehr - Rugby league player and coach, Australia
Born

January 24th, 1913
112 years ago

Died

June 2nd, 1983
42 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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This individual was an Australian rugby league player and coach. Stehr played as a forward for the Western Suburbs Magpies in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) during the 1930s and 1940s. He represented New South Wales and was selected to play for Australia in international competitions. After retiring from playing, Stehr transitioned into coaching, taking the helm of the Western Suburbs team in the 1960s. Under his guidance, the team saw notable success in the league.

Played for Western Suburbs Magpies

Represented Australia in rugby league

Coached Western Suburbs Magpies

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