Ernie George (Australian footballer)

Ernest Arthur George (17 October 1887 – 5 February 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Ernie George
Personal information
Full name Ernest Arthur George
Date of birth (1887-10-17)17 October 1887
Place of birth Mount Egerton, Victoria
Date of death 5 February 1971(1971-02-05) (aged 83)
Place of death Armadale, Victoria
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1911 South Melbourne 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

He later played for Brunswick in the VFA.

George is best known for winning the 1913 Stawell Gift off 12½ yards in 12.2secs.

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