About Alby Murdoch
Lived 1935 – 2010 (aged 75). Alby Murdoch was an australian rules football player.
Albert Henry Murdoch (18 January 1935 – 15 December 2010) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Murdoch, an Essendon High School Old Boy, was in North Melbourne's recruiting zone but opted to instead qualify for Essendon. He won the Essendon District Football League best and fairest award in 1956, while playing for the Lincoln Stars.
A wingman, first played for Essendon in 1957 and was a regular fixture in the side from 1958. He was a member of the team which lost the 1959 VFL Grand Final.
He appeared in the opening round of the 1962 season but then injured his knee and missed out on participating in Essendon's premiership side that year.
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Who was Alby Murdoch?
Australian rules footballer
When was Alby Murdoch born?
Alby Murdoch was born on 18 January 1935.
When did Alby Murdoch die?
Alby Murdoch died on 15 December 2010.
What was Alby Murdoch's occupation?
Alby Murdoch was an australian rules football player.
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