Horace Moir Dick (16 June 1877 – 20 January 1930) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He also played for Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association from 1901-06 (96 games, 42 goals) and was captain in 1905-06 and became the Club's first-ever coach in 1906. [1] Shortly after his one appearance for Essendon, Dick transferred to Footscray during 1907 and played 12 games for the Tricolours, kicking two goals. His final game was the first semi-final of 1907 where Footscray were defeated by Williamstown by 14 points, on their way to 'Town's first-ever VFA premiership.
| Horrie Dick | |||
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 Cigarette card of Dick in 1906 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Horace Moir Dick | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1877 | ||
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 20 January 1930 (aged 52) | ||
| Place of death | Dandenong, Victoria | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1907 | Essendon | 1 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1907. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Notes
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 225. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
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- Horrie Dick's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Horrie Dick at AustralianFootball.com
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