George Elliott (Australian rules footballer)
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Personal information | |
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Birth | June 1, 1885, |
Recruited from | Ballarat College |
Death | September 25, 1917 (aged 32), Chateau Wood, Ypres, France |
Playing career¹ | |
Debut | 1905, Fitzroy vs. , at |
Team(s) | Fitzroy (1905)
University (1908-13)
Total - 80 Games, 3 Goals |
¹ Statistics to end of 1913 season | |
Career highlights | |
George Elliott (June 1, 1885 — September 25, 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the VFL.
A defender, Elliott was a member of the inaugural University side when they joined the league in 1908. He captained the club in 1911 and 1912.
Elliott was killed in World War I.
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[edit] References
- Main, J. & Allen, D., "Elliott, George", pp.57-59 in Main, J. & Allen, D., Fallen — The Ultimate Heroes: Footballers Who Never Returned From War, Crown Content, (Melbourne), 2002. ISBN 1-740-95010-0