Chris Gardner nicknamed "Stan" (born 19 October 1955) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
Gardner made his first grade debut for Cronulla in Round 3 1978 against the Parramatta Eels at Cumberland Oval.
Cronulla then defeated minor premiers Western Suburbs to reach their second grand final against Manly.
After just 4 games in first grade, Gardner was selected to play in the 1978 NSWRL grand replay to replace Mick Mullane Jr. who was injured in the first final.
In 1979, Cronulla reached the minor semi-final against Canterbury-Bankstown but were defeated 30-15 with Gardner playing at centre.