William Harry

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(1943-02-21) (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)
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
  1. 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.
  2. http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/128508/default.aspx
  3. http://www.blueseum.org/tiki-index.php?page=William+Harry


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