About Bert Day
Lived 1894 – 1949 (aged 55). Bert Day was an Australian australian rules football player.
Albert Ernest Day (29 March 1894 – 23 April 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played as fullback for the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He debuted late in 1914 and quickly established himself in the team, playing every game in 1915. After a two-year break due to World War I, Day returned in 1918 and again played every game that year. He was regarded as one of the leading fullbacks in the immediate post-war period, and represented Victoria in this position in 1920.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bert Day?
Australian rules footballer b1894
When was Bert Day born?
Bert Day was born on 29 March 1894 in Brighton.
When did Bert Day die?
Bert Day died on 23 April 1949 in South Melbourne.
What was Bert Day's occupation?
Bert Day was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bert Day?
Bert Day was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bert Day (footballer, born 1894)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Day. https://biography.guide/bert-day-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bert Day." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-day-australian-rules-football-player/.
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