About Con Doherty
Lived 1884 – 1967 (aged 82). Con Doherty was an Australian australian rules football player.
Cornelius Doherty (8 November 1884 – 28 June 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was named in the best players in his single game for the club.
Family The son of Cornelius Doherty (-1905), and Hanora Doherty (c.1845-1932), née Hurley, Cornelius Doherty was born at Creswick, Victoria on 8 November 1884.
He married Elizabeth Lee in 1913.
Death He died at his home, in South Melbourne, on 28 June 1967.
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Who was Con Doherty?
Australian rules footballer
When was Con Doherty born?
Con Doherty was born on 8 November 1884 in Creswick.
When did Con Doherty die?
Con Doherty died on 28 June 1967 in South Melbourne.
What was Con Doherty's occupation?
Con Doherty was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Con Doherty?
Con Doherty was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Con Doherty. https://biography.guide/con-doherty/
MLA: "Con Doherty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/con-doherty/.
Chicago: "Con Doherty." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/con-doherty/.
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