George Pattinson (footballer)
George Frederick William Pattinson (6 May 1914 – 5 November 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| George Pattinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | George Frederick William Pattinson | ||
| Date of birth | 6 May 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Rochester, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 5 November 2003 (aged 89) | ||
| Original team(s) | Narrandera | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Half forward / Half back / Ruck | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1934–37, 1939–40, 1942 | Essendon | 67 (17) | |
| 1941 | Williamstown (VFA) | 11 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1942. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
The son of St Kilda player Artie Pattinson, George Pattinson later served in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1943 until 1947.[2]
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 691. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- "World War II Roll: George Frederick William Pattinson". Department of Veterans Affairs.
External links
- George Pattinson's profile at Australianfootball.com
- George Pattinson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- George Pattinson's playing statistics from The VFA Project
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