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Artie Archer

1871 – 1938

Australian rules footballer

Australian rules football player
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About Artie Archer

Lived 1871 – 1938 (aged 67). Artie Archer was an australian rules football player.

Arthur Edmund Archer (25 October 1871 – 17 November 1938) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family The son of Walter Edmund Archer (1823-1892), and Elizabeth Ann Archer (1832-1903), née Harner, Arthur Edmund Archer was born in Prahran, Victoria on 25 October 1871.

Football St. Kilda (VFA) He played for St. Kilda in the VFA from 1893 to 1896.

Fremantle Football Club (WAFA) He played for the Fremantle Football Club in 1897.

St. Kilda (VFL) He played for St. Kilda in the VFL in 1898. His knee was so badly injured during the round 7 match against Carlton on 18 June 1898 that he had to leave the field. He never played senior VFL football again.

Death He died at the Caulfield Repatriation Hospital on 17 November 1938.

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Important facts

Born
25 October 1871, Prahran
Birth century
19th century
Died
17 November 1938, Caulfield
Occupation
Australian rules football player
Also known as
Arthur Edmund Archer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Artie Archer?

Australian rules footballer (1871–1938)

When was Artie Archer born?

Artie Archer was born on 25 October 1871 in Prahran.

When did Artie Archer die?

Artie Archer died on 17 November 1938 in Caulfield.

What was Artie Archer's occupation?

Artie Archer was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Artie Archer

· Wikidata: Q22017235

· DBpedia: Artie Archer

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