George Stuckey
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George Stuckey (6 July 1871 – 15 March 1932) was an Australian rules footballer who played with and captained the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football
Stuckey played as both a wingman and half back during his career in the VFA and VFL and was the first captain of Essendon in the VFL; and, when Essendon won the (inaugural) VFL premiership in 1897, he also became the first VFL premiership captain.[1] He remained captain until the end of the 1900 season and was a premiership player again in 1901. During his career, he represented Victoria at interstate football.
Cricket
A talented sportsman, in addition to his football career, Stuckey also played first-class cricket for Victoria.
Athlete
In 1897 (the year he captained Essendon to its first VFL premiership), he won the 130-yard Stawell Gift, in 12.2 seconds, off a handicap of 12 yards.
Family
His brother, Harry, was also a prominent cricket player for Victoria.
Honours
In 2010, Stuckey was inducted into the Essendon Hall of Fame.[2]
See also
Notes
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References
- 'Follower', "The Footballers' Alphabet", The Leader, (Saturday, 23 July 1898), p.17.
- Maplestone, M., Flying Higher: History of the Essendon Football Club 1872–1996, Essendon Football Club, (Melbourne), 1996. Template:ISBN
External links
- Template:PAGENAMEBASE's playing statistics from AFL TablesTemplate:EditAtWikidata
- Profile at Essendonfc.com
- Cricinfo profile
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- 1871 births
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)
- Essendon Football Club (VFA) players
- Essendon Football Club players
- Essendon Football Club premiership players
- Essendon Association Football Club players
- Victoria cricketers
- Stawell Gift winners
- 1932 deaths
- VFL/AFL premiership players
- Cricketers from Victoria (state)