George Morrissey (10 March 1908 – 25 August 1979)[1] was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2] His father, George, also played in the VFL for St Kilda.
| George Morrissey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | George Morrissey | ||
| Date of birth | 10 March 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Timor, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 25 August 1979 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Heidelberg, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Brunswick Juniors | ||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1927–1928 | North Melbourne | 4 (0) | |
| 1931 | Carlton | 9 (2) | |
| Total | 13 (2) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1931. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Morrissey later served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.[3]
Notes edit
- ^ "George Morrissey - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 597. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.
- ^ "World War II Roll: George Morrissey". Department of Veterans Affairs.
External links edit
- George Morrissey Jr.'s playing statistics from AFL Tables
- George Morrissey Jr.'s playing statistics from The VFA Project
- George Morrissey's profile at Blueseum
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