About George Gill
Lived 1892 – 1967 (aged 74). George Gill was an australian rules football player.
George "Leather" Gill (14 July 1892 – 2 February 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
George's son Pat Gill played 2 games with North Melbourne in 1946.
George's brother Frank Gill, who was a highly decorated player for Carlton, represented Victoria, as well as being a Carlton Captain, best and fairest winner, and a premiership player in 1938.
Two nephews John and Barry Gill also played for Carlton, their Father Wally Gill was George Gill's brother. Wally had trained with Carlton in 1926, but was injured during pre-season and headed back to Nhill.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Gill?
Australian rules footballer (1892–1967)
When was George Gill born?
George Gill was born on 14 July 1892 in Casterton.
When did George Gill die?
George Gill died on 2 February 1967 in Hamilton.
What was George Gill's occupation?
George Gill was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Gill (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Gill. https://biography.guide/george-gill-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "George Gill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-gill-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "George Gill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-gill-australian-rules-football-player/.
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