Maurie Fleming

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J. M. 'Maurie' Fleming was a long time administrator of the Richmond Football Club.

He served as Club Secretary from 1940 until 1954 and then as President from 1958 to 1963.

Fleming was made a life member of the Richmond Football Club in 1942. He was awarded an MBE in later life.

The "Maurie Fleming Medal" is awarded each season to the player who finishes third in the Richmond Football Club's Best and Fairest count.

[edit] References

• Hansen B: Tigerland - Richmond Past Players and Officials Assoc, Melbourne 1989
• Hogan P: The Tigers Of Old, Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996