Johnny Raper

John William Raper MBE (12 April 1939 – 9 February 2022) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer and coach. Nicknamed "Chook", he was a lock-forward who earned a then-record of 33 Test caps in the Australia national team between 1959 and 1968. He also played six World Cup games between 1960 and 1968. Raper captained Australia on eight occasions from 1967 to 68 and played in eight consecutive NSWRFL first-grade grand final victories for the St George Dragons club. He was named as one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.

"John Raper" redirects here. For the mycologist, see John "Red" Raper.
Johnny Raper
MBE
Raper in 2008
Personal information
Full nameJohn William Raper
Born(1939-04-12)12 April 1939
Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
Died9 February 2022(2022-02-09) (aged 82)
Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionLock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1957–58 Newtown 37 10 0 0 30
1959–69 St George 185 47 4 0 149
1970–72 Wests (Newcastle) 39
1973–74 Kurri Kurri
Total 261 57 4 0 179
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1959–70 New South Wales 24 5 0 15
1959–68 Australia 39 9 0 0 27
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1969 St George 23 14 0 9 61
1970–72 Wests (Newcastle)
1973–74 Kurri Kurri
1975–76 Cronulla-Sutherland 44 18 2 24 41
1978 Newtown Jets 9 2 1 6 22
Total 76 34 3 39 45
Source:
As of 1 August 2009
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