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George Angus

1875 – 1917

Australian rules footballer

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Lived 1875 – 1917 (aged 42). George Angus was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.

George Whitfield Angus (15 April 1875 – 16 November 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played for and coached the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Angus was a latecomer to the game, making his Collingwood debut at the age of 27 in 1902, having previously fought in the Boer War. He was a member of back-to-back premiership teams in 1902 and 1903. In 1910, Angus was appointed captain-coach of Collingwood and made an immediate impression, leading the club to a grand final victory over that year.

Angus was appointed captain-coach of Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association in 1912, playing 14 games and kicking 11 goals, before stepping down as captain as a result of illness following an 84-point loss at Brighton in round 15. He was replaced as captain by another former Collingwood player in Bert Reitman, but continued to coach the team for the rest of the season.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Angus?

Australian rules footballer

When was George Angus born?

George Angus was born on 15 April 1875 in Kerang.

When did George Angus die?

George Angus died on 16 November 1917 in Prahran.

What was George Angus's occupation?

George Angus was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.

What nationality was George Angus?

George Angus was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Angus

· Wikidata: Q5536265

· DBpedia: George Angus (footballer)

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