Archie Richardson
Archie Richardson | |||
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Full name | H. Archie Richardson | ||
Date of birth | 18 July 1879 | ||
Place of birth | Australia | ||
Date of death | 7 March 1981 | (aged 101)||
Place of death | California, United States | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
H. Archie Richardson (18 July 1879 – 7 March 1981) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1898 through 1901.[1] He served in the Australian Army during World War I, later moving to the United States and serving in the United States Army during World War II. He died at the age of 101 in March 1981 and, as of 2011, remains the longest-lived St Kilda player.[2]
References
- ^ "Archie Richardson". AFL Tables. 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-02.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell (2011-02-24). "Oldest living player?". St Kilda Football Club. Retrieved 2011-12-02.