About Algy Hay
Lived 1874 – 1901 (aged 26). Algy Hay was an australian rules football player.
Alexander Gosse "Algy" Hay (2 October 1874 – 28 August 1901) was an Australian rules footballer. He played 10 games for St Kilda in the inaugural Victorian Football League season in 1897 and kicked one goal. His debut match was the Round 1 clash with Collingwood at Victoria Park and he was said to be the smallest player in the VFL at the time.
Hay died from Bright's disease on board a vessel returning from Europe in August 1901.
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Who was Algy Hay?
Australian footballer
When was Algy Hay born?
Algy Hay was born on 2 October 1874 in Linden Park.
When did Algy Hay die?
Algy Hay died on 28 August 1901 in Fremantle.
What was Algy Hay's occupation?
Algy Hay was an australian rules football player.
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