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James Morrissey (footballer)

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James Morrissey
Personal information
Date of birth (1964-10-04) 4 October 1964 (age 59)
Original team(s) Old Xaverians (VAFA)
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 90 kg (198 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1984–1993 Hawthorn 106 (100)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1993.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

James Morrissey (born 4 October 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL) during the 1980s and 1990s.

Morrissey debuted for Hawthorn during the latter part of the 1984 season but did not play another senior game until 1987. He was a member of three Premiership sides in his nine seasons at the Hawks and was among Hawthorn's best in the 1991 Grand Final. He was nicknamed 'The Freak' by his teammates for his ability to kick amazing goals.

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