Immortal Johnny Raper - Immortal

[Jersey No 14]

R.I.P Friend
My Silence is filled with you

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

Another legend lost. RIP to another immortal

 

[Dragon David]

R.I.P Friend
My Silence is filled with you

Rest in Peace Johnny. You and Langlands and Fulton are together now.

Thanks for the memories. Condolences to Johnny's family and friends.

 

[Dragon David]

Rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper dead at 82

The rugby league Immortal and St George legend has passed away.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Dragon David]

Steve Mortimer also in a bad way with dementia.

Steve ‘Turvey’ Mortimer facing a battle to live with dignity

The greatest Bulldog is facing the toughest fight of his life.

www.smh.com.au

 

[charlesv]

RIP Johnny great man in company with your great team mates

 

[TruSaint]

RIP legend.

 

[jak]

the best player i have ever seen, RIP john.

 

[OneEyedDragon]

RIP Johnny "Chook" Raper, one of the very best players to ever play the great game of Rugby League.

 

[Coffs dragon]

So very sad and one of the greatest ever….
RIP Chook & forever a Saint.

 

[kit66]

The greatest Lock ever to pull on a jersey and my most favourite Dragon ever.
RIP
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his friends, fans and family.

 

[Willow]

Raper, Johnny
(c) (captain coach)

St George 1959-69, 180 games.
47t, 4g (149pts)
Lock forward. Five eighth. Immortal.
NSW rep (1959-61, 1963-68 & 1970).
Aust rep (1959-60, 1962-64 & 1966-68).
Australian captain and one of the 'Rugby League Immortals'.
Rated as the greatest lock forward to ever play the game.
Holds the record for most Test appearances against France (12).
In the second Test at Swinton and in front of 30,843 people, Australia thrashed Great Britain 50-12. Dubbed the 'Swinton Massacre', Australia scored 12 tries. Johnny Raper played a blinder, destroying the Brits and having a hand in 9 tries but ironically was unable to score for himself. The dominance of Raper prompted former player and highly respected League commentator Frank Hyde to describe it as the greatest 80 minutes of football by any one player.
An inspirational team player and superb defender, John Raper played in eight Grand Final wins.
Played out his career with Kurri Kurri in 1972.
Went on to become one of the game's administrators and national selector.

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[TruSaint]

 

[Dragon David]

Vale Chook: Immortal and Dragons legend Johnny Raper dies aged 82

Vale Chook: Immortal and Dragons legend Johnny Raper dies aged 82

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Go Nulla]

How sad. A true legend and personality of the game. RIP Chook

 

[Mickthedragon]

A true legend of the red V.
RIP John "Chook" Raper
Very sad

 

[Dragsters]

They broke the mould when they made Chook.

Vale Johnny Raper..

Commiserations to his family and friends.

A huge loss for the game...

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

The most Complete footballer Ive ever seen......condolences to the family..........RIP Chook......Never Before Never Again

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

RIP Johnny Raper

 

[Gareth67]

Raper was the greatest Saint of our team of champions , such a magnificent player who gave his absolute all in each and every game . He was the heart and soul of the great St.George sides of the golden era .

Rest easy with the rest of the footy gods Johnny .