About George McLeod
Lived 1879 – 1959 (aged 79). George McLeod was an australian rules football player.
George McLeod (22 August 1879 – 3 March 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda and Essendon during the early years of the Victorian Football League (VFL).
McLeod, originally from South Yarra, started his VFL career at St Kilda in 1897. He left the club at the end of the season but returned for another stint in 1901. Before arriving at Essendon in 1910, McLeod played football for the Railway club (Lyell District Football Association) in Tasmania. He represented the state at the 1908 Melbourne Carnival and that year also won the LDFA "best all round player" award. He was a follower in Essendon's 1911 premiership team in place of captain Allan Belcher who was injured and a back pocket in their premiership the following season.
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Who was George McLeod?
Australian rules footballer, born 1879
When was George McLeod born?
George McLeod was born on 22 August 1879.
When did George McLeod die?
George McLeod died on 3 March 1959.
What was George McLeod's occupation?
George McLeod was an australian rules football player.
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· DBpedia: George McLeod (footballer, born 1879)
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