LP Record - Father John Cootes - Former League Player & Priest
This is a RARE copy of former rugby player and Catholic priest Father John Cootes self titled album. Father John Cootes became the first Roman Catholic priest to play international rugby league when he was selected for Australia’s tour of New Zealand in 1969. Also that year he was named New South Wales' Country Rugby League player of the year.[5] He made appearances for Australia as a three-quarter back in 1969 and 1970.[6] He played in the Newcastle Rugby League grand final-winning Wests side