About George Hassell
Lived 1923 – 2012 (aged 88). George Hassell was an australian rules football player.
George Hassell (5 October 1923 – 25 May 2012) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Ascot Vale recruit George Hassell played in four successive Grand Finals from 1946 to 1949. A left footed wingman, he was a premiership player in his debut season as well as in 1949, the latter as a reserve. In between he participated in the 1947 and 1948 Grand Finals, both of which Essendon lost in close contests. He represented the Victorian interstate side in 1948.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Hassell?
Australian rules footballer
When was George Hassell born?
George Hassell was born on 5 October 1923.
When did George Hassell die?
George Hassell died on 25 May 2012.
What was George Hassell's occupation?
George Hassell was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Hassell (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hassell. https://biography.guide/george-hassell-australian-rules-football-player/
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