Maurie Hearn
Maurice John Hearn (5 December 1912 – 6 December 2004) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Maurie Hearn | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Maurice John Hearn | ||
| Date of birth | 5 December 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 6 December 2004 (aged 92) | ||
| Original team(s) | St Patrick's, East Melbourne | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1932–1934 | South Melbourne | 8 (4) | |
| 1934–1944 | Fitzroy | 128 (87) | |
| Total | 136 (91) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1944. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A follower, Hearn started his career at South Melbourne but due to the team's success over three seasons he only managed 8 games. As a result, he moved to Fitzroy during the 1934 season and remained with the club for a decade. He captained the club for the 1942 season and retired in 1944, his last game being Fitzroy's Grand Final win over Richmond. In 1945 he left to captain-coach Williamstown,[1] and he led the club to the VFA premiership in 1945.[2]
References
- "Hearn to coach Williamstown". The Argus. Melbourne. 31 January 1945. p. 7. Retrieved 21 March 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- Marc Fiddian (2003), The Best of Football Trivia, Hastings, VIC: Galaxy Print and Design, p. 83
External links
- Maurie Hearn's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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