George Hassell (footballer)
| George Hassell |
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| Personal information |
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| Date of birth |
5 October 1923 |
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| Date of death |
25 May 2012(2012-05-25) (aged 88) |
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| Original team(s) |
Ascot Vale |
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| Height/Weight |
173 cm / 74 kg |
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| Playing career1 |
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| Years |
Club |
Games (Goals) |
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| 1946-1950 |
Essendon |
63 (4) |
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1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1950 season. |
George Hassell (5 October 1923 – 25 May 2012)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Ascot Vale recruit George Hassell played in four successive Grand Finals from 1946 to 1949. A left footed wingman, he was a premiership player in his debut season as well as in 1949, the latter as a reserve. In between he participated in the 1947 and 1948 Grand Finals, both of which Essendon lost in close contests. He represented the Victorian interstate side in 1948.
References
- George Hassell's statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.