William Richard Harry (30 November 1877 – 21 February 1943) was an Australian rules footballer who played in one game for Carlton in 1906.[1]
| William Harry | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Richard Harry | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1877 | ||
| Place of birth | Eldorado, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 21 February 1943 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | Gooramadda, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Rutherglen | ||
| Position(s) | Back Pocket | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1906 | Carlton | 1 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1906. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
The oldest of twelve children, Harry was recruited to Carlton by Jack Worrall and made his debut in Round 11, 1906, against Collingwood at Princes Park. After his solitary game for Carlton, he returned to his family in Rutherglen. He continued to play for Rutherglen before retiring to become an umpire.[2]
Harry died in 1943 after drowning in the Murray River attempting to retrieve a duck he had just shot.[3]
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 350. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.
- ^ ""Harry who?" At last, an answer - Official AFL Website of the Carlton Football Club". www.carltonfc.com.au. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012.
- ^ "Blueseum - History of the Carlton Football Club | William Harry".
External links
edit- William Harry's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- William Harry at AustralianFootball.com
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