George Carpenter (footballer)

George Frederick Carpenter (28 May 1881 – 13 June 1919) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] Until his sudden death in 1919 from pneumonia, Carpenter was a member of staff for The Age newspaper.[2]

George Carpenter
Personal information
Full name George Frederick Carpenter
Date of birth (1881-05-28)28 May 1881
Place of birth Fitzroy, Victoria
Date of death 13 June 1919(1919-06-13) (aged 38)
Place of death Malvern, Victoria
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1901–02 St Kilda 3 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

References

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  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 133. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
  2. ^ "About People". The Age. Melbourne, Victoria. 16 June 1919. p. 7. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
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