George Stuckey
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| Full name | George Stuckey | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1871 | ||
| Place of birth | Walhalla, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 15 March 1932 (aged 60) | ||
| Place of death | North Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Essendon Association (VFA) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing, half back | ||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
George Stuckey (6 July 1871 – 15 March 1932) was an Australian rules footballer who played with and captained Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Stuckey played as both a wingman and half back during his career and was the first captain of the VFL team Essendon. By leading his side to the premiership in 1897, the inaugural VFL season, he thus became the first VFL premiership captain. He remained captain until the end of the 1900 season and was a premiership player again in 1901. During his career he represented Victoria at interstate football.
A talented sportsman, in addition to his football career, Stuckey also played first class cricket for Victoria and, in 1897 (the year he captained Essendon to its first VFL premiership) he won the 130-yard Stawell Gift, in 12.2 seconds, off a handicap of 12 yards. His brother, Harry, was also a prominent cricket player for Victoria.
In 2010 Stuckey was inducted into the Essendon Hall of Fame.
See also
External links
- George Stuckey's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Profile at Essendonfc.com
- Cricinfo profile
- Trailblazer Long wins legend status at Windy Hill, SMH, 17 March 2010
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