George Anderson (Australian footballer)

George Anderson
Personal information
Date of birth24 November 1886
Place of birthLeopold, Victoria
Date of death12 June 1976 (aged 89)
Original teamHamilton
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1906–1908
1911–1914
Total -
South Melbourne
University
42 (0)
20 (1)
62 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1914 season.

George Anderson (24 November 1886 – 12 June 1976) was an Australian rules footballer, playing with South Melbourne and University in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

He started his career with South Melbourne, playing for three seasons before playing with University after missing several seasons. Anderson played most of his career as a backman, where he only managed to kick one goal in his 62 matches. He ended his career when University withdrew from the VFL. From Leopold, Anderson played most of his football in Western Victoria with teams Hamilton and Horsham. After his football career, Anderson became a missionary in Korea.

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