About George Barker
Lived 1885 – 1947 (aged 61). George Barker was an australian rules football player.
George Sanders Barker (26 September 1885 – 15 April 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Barker, who was from Abbotsford, was Essendon's leading goal-kicker in 1905, with 29 goals. His tally that year included a seven goal haul in a win over Collingwood at Victoria Park. He played for Northcote between 1910 and 1912.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Barker?
Australian footballer, born 1885
When was George Barker born?
George Barker was born on 26 September 1885 in Collingwood.
When did George Barker die?
George Barker died on 15 April 1947 in Malvern East.
What was George Barker's occupation?
George Barker was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Barker (footballer, born 1885)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Barker. https://biography.guide/george-barker-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "George Barker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-barker-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "George Barker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-barker-australian-rules-football-player/.
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