Career
Colonel Rasmussen came through the Sutherland-Shire juniors to be graded with the Street George Dragons in 1967. Rasmussen was a tall Hooker, who played seven seasons with Saints between 1967-1974. He got his chance as a first grade regular, replacing Norm Henderson in 1970.
Colonel Rasmussen"s position in the team was finally taken by the up-and-coming junior, Steve Edge.
Colonel Rasmussen is remembered as the hooker who played against George Piggins in the 1971 Grand Final. Rasmussen played 100 first grade games during his career at Saint George Dragons.
He died on 13 March 1997, age 50.