George Stuckey

Infobox afl player | firstname = George
lastname = Stuckey




birthdate = 6 July 1871
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originalteam = Essendon Association
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debutdate = 1897
debutteam = Essendon
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playingteams = Essendon (1897-1902)
* 71 games, 4 goals
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statsend = 1902
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George Stuckey (6 July 1871 - 15 March 1932) was an Australian rules footballer who played with and captained Essendon in the VFL.

Stuckey played as both a wingman and half back during his career and was the first ever captain of the VFL team Essendon. By leading his side to the premiership in 1897, the inaugural VFL season, he thus became the first ever 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.

External links

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* [http://www.essendonfc.com.au/champions/profile.asp?ID=51 Profile at Essendonfc.com]
* [http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/7847.html Cricinfo profile]