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Charlie May

1899 – 1989

Australian rules footballer and coach

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Lived 1899 – 1989 (aged 90). Charlie May was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.

Charles Francis "Chooka" May (17 February 1899 – 2 May 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with and coached Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was the father of double Essendon premiership player Wally May.

A centreman in his playing days, May was a member of Essendon's back to back premiership sides of 1923 and 1924. His last game of football was in the 1926 finals series where Essendon fell a goal short of qualifying for the Grand Final and May ended up with a suspension for striking Bob Corbett of Melbourne. He was non-playing coach of Essendon in 1934 and 1935 and it his later years remained involved with the club as a trainer. May also spent time in South Australia where he coached Glenelg Football Club.

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Who was Charlie May?

Australian rules footballer and coach

When was Charlie May born?

Charlie May was born on 17 February 1899 in Queensland.

When did Charlie May die?

Charlie May died on 2 May 1989 in Norwood.

What was Charlie May's occupation?

Charlie May was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charlie May

· Wikidata: Q5085208

· DBpedia: Charlie May (footballer)

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