Len Dockett
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| Personal information | |
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| Birth | 5th March 1920, Carlton |
| Recruited from | Mordialloc |
| Height and weight | 175cm, 73kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | 1946, Melbourne vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Melbourne (1946-1951)
102 games, 47 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2007 season | |
| Career highlights | |
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Leonard Dockett (born March 5, 1920 - died January 1, 2008) was a former Australian rules football player in the Victorian Football League, (VFL). He served in Papua New Guinea[1] in the 14/32 battalion AIF during World War II. Obtained the rank of Sergeant. Also played cricket for Richmond. In December 2007 Len was awarded a Life Membership to the Melbourne football club.
Len died on January 1, 2008, in Melbourne, Australia. [1]
| Preceded by Alby Rodda |
Melbourne Best and Fairest 1949 |
Succeeded by Denis Cordner |
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Len Dockett dies, 87", Melbourne Herald Sun, 2008-01-05. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
[edit] External links
- Melbourne Herald Sun: Len Dockett dies, 87
- Len Dockett career stats
- [1] Brief reference.
- Profile on fullpointsfooty.net
[edit] See also
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