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Corrie Gardner

1879 – 1960

Australian rules footballer and athlete

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About Corrie Gardner

Lived 1879 – 1960 (aged 81). Corrie Gardner was an Australian athletics competitor and australian rules football player.

Henry Corris "Corrie" Gardner (12 March 1879 – 6 August 1960) was an Australian track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics, and played Australian rules football for Essendon Football Club and Melbourne Football Club.

Gardner was a member of the Melburnian Hare & Hounds Athletics Club and when aged 25 years old he travelled to St. Louis, Illinois, to compete at the 1904 Summer Olympics, on arrival he was surprised no accommodation had been arranged and was sent to a park to the tent community. A couple of days later he was on the track competing in the 110 metres hurdles, although his time isn't known he did finish last in his heat so didn't qualify for the final later that day.

Gardner was the Australian national champion in the 1899–1900 season for the 120 yard hurdles, and also Australasia champion in the same event in 1903. His brother Eric also played for Melbourne, but missed playing in the premiership side due to injury.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Melbourne Grammar School
Also known as
Henry Corris Gardner

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Corrie Gardner?

Australian rules footballer and athlete

When was Corrie Gardner born?

Corrie Gardner was born on 12 March 1879 in South Melbourne.

When did Corrie Gardner die?

Corrie Gardner died on 6 August 1960 in Toorak.

What was Corrie Gardner's occupation?

Corrie Gardner was an athletics competitor and australian rules football player.

What nationality was Corrie Gardner?

Corrie Gardner was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Corrie Gardner

· Wikidata: Q5172958

· DBpedia: Corrie Gardner

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