Dan Murray (Australian footballer)
Daniel Thomas Murray (19 December 1912 – 10 November 1992)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL). His son Kevin would later play for Fitzroy and become their only 300 game player.
| Dan Murray | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Daniel Thomas Murray | ||
| Date of birth | 19 December 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Colac, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 10 November 1992 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Collingwood, Victoria | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1933–1945 | Fitzroy | 66 (4) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Murray was a halfback and first appeared for Fitzroy in 1933. He left after two seasons but returned in 1938 and in 1944 he was a reserve in their premiership side.
His son, Kevin also later played for Fitzroy and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as a legend.[2]
References
- "Daniel Murray - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- Sheahan, Mike (3 June 2010). "Mighty Murray, the proudest Roy". www.heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
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