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George Parkinson

1892 – 1959

Australian rules footballer, born 1892

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About George Parkinson

Lived 1892 – 1959 (aged 67). George Parkinson was an australian rules football player.

Walter George Parkinson (30 March 1892 – 11 September 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1919 and 1921 for the Richmond Football Club.

Between 1900 and 1940 the Goulburn Valley Football League matches were played on a Wednesday afternoon and some of the better players who were based in and around the Shepparton and Kyabram area would also play VFL football on a Saturday, which Parkinson did from 1919 to 1921.

Parkinson was a member of Richmond's 1920 VFL premiership side.

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Walter George Parkinson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Parkinson?

Australian rules footballer, born 1892

When was George Parkinson born?

George Parkinson was born on 30 March 1892 in Kyabram.

When did George Parkinson die?

George Parkinson died on 11 September 1959 in Caulfield.

What was George Parkinson's occupation?

George Parkinson was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Parkinson

· Wikidata: Q5543203

· DBpedia: George Parkinson (footballer, born 1892)

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