George Barker (Australian footballer)

George Barker
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Barker
Date of birth26 September 1885
Date of death15 April 1947 (aged 61)
Original teamAbbotsford
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1903-1909Essendon47 (74)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1909 season.

George Barker (26 September 1885 - 15 April 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Barker, who was from Abbotsford, was Essendon's leading goal-kicker in 1905, with 29 goals.[1][2][3] His tally that year included a seven goal haul in a win over Collingwood at Victoria Park.[3] The following year he played in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) with Richmond, before returning to Essendon in 1907.[4] He played for Northcote between 1910 and 1912.[4]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  2. Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
  3. 3.0 3.1 AFL Tables: George Barker
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Barker, George". Essendon Football Club official website.