He never stopped giving
Honours, a field in his name, and a scholarship that keeps opening doors for the next generation of Newcastle footballers.
Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame
In 2012 Peter was inducted into the Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame for football — taking his place among the greatest sportspeople produced by Newcastle and the Hunter.
The Peter Stone Scholarship Award
In acknowledgement of his brilliant soccer career, Adamstown Rosebud has for many years presented an annual award called The Peter Stone Scholarship Award. Once he had moved home to Newcastle, it was Peter’s great privilege to present the award each year — and to share his knowledge with the club’s young up-and-coming players.
Peter Stone Field
On what would have been Peter’s 70th birthday, Adamstown Rosebud unveiled Peter Stone Field at Adamstown Oval, together with a mural of Peter in his Socceroos kit. His wife Julie, children David and Kate, and former teammates including fellow Socceroo Col Curran gathered to celebrate the occasion.
“Probably what I remember most was that he was always our football coach,” said his son David.
How he is remembered
A very kind person and very generous with his time.
Paul Stone, Peter’s brotherA legend of the game, a very humble man who always had time to talk.
Bill Pryce, Men and Women of FootballA positive and inspirational force.
Paul Stone, Peter’s brotherQuoted in the Newcastle Herald (August 2022) and Newcastle Herald (2024). Read the tributes from Football Australia and Football NSW.
Peter Stone · 1954 – 2022
Peter passed away on 21 August 2022 after a brave battle with a rare brain condition. The outpouring of support and beautiful messages from so many people around the world has been a testament to the remarkable, humble man he was — a man who never stopped giving.