Career
Stackpole made his VFL debut in 1935 with Collingwood and played as a reserve in that year"s winning Grand Final as well as their premiership triumph the following season. Due to the success of Collingwood the competition for a place in the side was tough and as a result he left the club for Fitzroy during the 1939 VFL season. After leaving the league Stackpole joined Victorian Football Association (VFA) club Prahran as captain and coach, kicking 85 goals in his first season.
He also became a Victorian first-class cricketer, making 1025 runs at 34.16 from 20 matches.