SAINTS IMMORTALS SIGNED AND FRAMED COLLAGE

Limited Edition: Open 

Framed Size: 830 x 530 (mm)

Signature: Personally signed by John Raper, Graeme Langlands and Reg Gasnier

Certificate of Authenticity: Yes

This is a framed piece of memorabilia signed by the St George “Immortals” John Raper, Graeme Langlands and Reg Gasnier. These legendary St George players have been selected in the list of Rugby League's "Immortals" as well as the 'Team Of The Century'. This collage of the players in action includes details about each and is signed by the greats themselves. 

About John Raper

John Raper, MBE (born 12 April 1939 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. He was a lock forward for the Australian national team. 

He had a record 33 test caps between 1959 and 1968 and played in 6 World Cup games between 1960 to 1968. He captained Australia on 8 occasions in 1967–68 and has since been named as one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.

In retirement Raper for a time played a larger-than-life celebrity role making a record, appearing in commercials for a tyre company and the Liberal party and as an in-demand speaker and guest on radio and TV talk shows. 

Much higher honours were to follow: an award of a Member of the British Empire; selection in 1985 as one of the initial four post-war "Immortals" of the Australian game with Churchill, Gasnier and Fulton; appointment in 1988 as an Australian Test selector and representative of the New South Wales Rugby League.

About Graeme Langlands

Graeme 'Changa' Langlands, MBE, (born 1941) is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach of the 1960s and 70s. He retired as the most-capped player for the Australian national team with 45 from 1963 to 1975, and captained his country in 15 Test matches and World Cup games. Langlands was the fullback and goal-kicker for the St George Dragons in the latter half of their 11 year consecutive premiership-winning run from 1956 to 1966.

In 1985 Rugby League Week nominated an Australian 'Masters' side picking its 13 best players since 1970. Amongst them were eight former Australian captains. Dressing in their Australian strip for a commemorative photo at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Langlands was late to take his seat. He arrived to find one spot left – front row, centre seat. These legendary players had spontaneously selected him as their Captain.

In 1999 he and Wally Lewis became the fifth & sixth selected post-war "Immortals" of the Australian game with Churchill, Raper, Gasnier and Fulton. In 2002 he was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame.

In February 2008, Langlands 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. Langlands went on to be named as an interchange player 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, naming Langlands at centre.

About Reg Gasnier

Reg Gasnier AM (born 12 May 1939 in Kogarah, New South Wales) is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach, regarded as one of the 20th century's finest players. He played in the centres for the St George Dragons from 1959 to 1967. He also represented Australia in a record 36 Tests and three World Cup games and was the Captain of the national side on eight occasions between 1962 and 1967. 

Since retirement he has been awarded a variety of honours. In 1985 he was selected as one of the initial four post-war “Immortals” of the Australian game with Churchill, Raper and Fulton and in December of that year he was inducted into the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame. In 2002 he was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame.

In February 2008, Gasnier 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. Gasnier went on to be named as one of the centres, along with Mal Meninga, 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 Gasnier was again named at centre.

He 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).

In 2010 a bronze statue of Gasnier was unveiled as the seventh inside the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct as part of the Basil Sellers Sports Sculpture project.