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Ron Coote (Ronald Joseph Coote) was born on 25 October, 1944 in Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australian rugby league player. Discover Ron Coote's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?
| Popular As |
Ronald Joseph Coote |
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| Age |
79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
25 October, 1944 |
| Birthday |
25 October |
| Birthplace |
Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous player with the age 79 years old group.
Ron Coote Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ron Coote Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ron Coote worth at the age of 79 years old? Ron Coote’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Australia. We have estimated Ron Coote's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
Ron Coote AM (born 1944) is an Australian former representative rugby league player whose club career was played with South Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs Roosters, with both of whom he won premierships.
He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.
Ron Coote Cup, contested annually by South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters is named in his honour - his entire club career having been played at these two clubs.
Born in Kingsford, New South Wales in 1944 Coote was a South Sydney junior and the son of 1930s Easts forward Jack Coote.
He was a tall, rangy with an upright running style.
He was famous for his outstanding cover defence and low, "round-the-legs" tackling technique.
He was bestowed the name "Prince of Locks" acknowledging him as second greatest Australian lock ever (behind "King of Locks" Johnny Raper).
He played 151 games for South Sydney from 1964 to 1971 and 108 games for Eastern Suburbs from 1972 to 1978.
With both clubs enjoying success during his tenure, Coote's Grand Final record is phenomenal.
He played in nine Grand Finals in 11 seasons from 1965 to 1975.
He represented Australia in 23 Tests and World Cup games between 1967 and 1975 and was captain for 3 games in the 1970 World Cup.
After football Coote became a successful businessman owning a number of McDonald's franchises.
He was at one time a member of the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) judiciary.
He won four premierships at Souths and consecutive premierships at Easts in season 1974 and season 1975.
An arm injury forced him into retirement in 1978.
In 2000 he founded the Men of League program which supports former players, officials and referees who have fallen on hard times.
The program offers practical assistance and grants for medical operations; it mentors players about to retire from the game and promotes the game in regional areas.
In 2004 he was named by Souths in their South Sydney Dream Team, consisting of 17 players and a coach representing the club from 1908 through to 2004, Coote has also been named in a team comprising Eastern Suburbs greatest ever players.
In 2005 he was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame.
As at 2007 Ron Coote is President of the Men of League Program.
In February 2008, Coote was named in the list of Australia's 100 Greatest Players (1908–2007) which was commissioned by the NRL and ARL to celebrate the code's centenary year in Australia.
Coote went on to be named in the second-row in Australian rugby league's Team of the Century.
Announced on 17 April 2008, the team is the panel's majority choice for each of the thirteen starting positions and four interchange players.
In 2008 New South Wales announced their rugby league team of the century also and again Coote was named at second-row.
Coote was made a life member of the Sydney Cricket Ground and a plaque in the Walk of Honour there commemorates his career.
He is a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
Coote's house at Lake Conjola was destroyed in the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season.
