Joseph Ernest Harrison (6 January 1903 – 16 September 1977)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Joseph Ernest Harrison | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 6 January 1903 | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 16 September 1977 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Parkville, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Essendon Stars | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1923–1927 | Essendon | 64 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
His brother, Henry Hopetoun "Harry" Harrison (1901–1972) also played VFL football.
Football edit
Harrison was a member of a premiership side in his debut season with Essendon, playing at half back in the club's 1923 Grand Final win. He went on to play 64 games for Essendon, winning their Best and Fairest award in 1926.
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ "Past Player Profiles - H (Harrison, Joe)". essendonfc.com.au. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
References edit
- Maplestone, M., Flying Higher: History of the Essendon Football Club 1872–1996, Essendon Football Club, (Melbourne), 1996. ISBN 0-9591740-2-8
External links edit
- Joe Harrison's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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