Eric Orr (footballer)
Eric Orr (31 August 1909 – 14 March 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Eric Orr | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Eric Orr | ||
Date of birth | 31 August 1909 | ||
Place of birth | Eaglehawk, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 14 March 1980 70) | (aged||
Place of death | Wycheproof, Victoria | ||
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1933 | Geelong | 11 (2) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1933. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Orr was recruited from Wycheproof.[2]
He later served in the Australian Army during World War II.[3]
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 679. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- "Orr (Wycheproof) for Geelong". The Age. No. 24, 306. Victoria, Australia. 7 March 1933. p. 12.
- "World War II Roll: Eric Orr". Department of Veterans Affairs.
External links
- Eric Orr's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Eric Orr at AustralianFootball.com
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