About George Grainger
Lived 1921 – 1998 (aged 76). George Grainger was an Australian australian rules football player.
George Allan Grainger (2 July 1921 – 21 April 1998) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He played two games for St. Kilda in 1944, one of which resulted in a victory over Footscray.
Grainger was a left-footed half-back player who joined St Kilda from Stawell at the start of the 1944 season.
He was the father of Essendon player Gary Grainger.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Grainger?
Australian rules footballer
When was George Grainger born?
George Grainger was born on 2 July 1921 in Stawell.
When did George Grainger die?
George Grainger died on 21 April 1998 in Stawell.
What was George Grainger's occupation?
George Grainger was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was George Grainger?
George Grainger was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Grainger (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Grainger. https://biography.guide/george-grainger-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "George Grainger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-grainger-australian-rules-football-player/.
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