About George Rankine
Lived 1884 – 1945 (aged 60). George Rankine was an Australian australian rules football player.
George Leopold Rankine (4 November 1884 – 26 July 1945), known as "Leo", was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Henry George Rankine, and Eva Anne Rankine, née Crossley, George Leopold Rankine was born at Warrnambool on 4 November 1884.
He married Guelda Delicia Eunice Smith on 11 August 1923. Their son, Bryce Crossley Rankine (1925-2013), B.Sc., M.Sc., D.Sc., was made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 1986 Australia Day Honours for service to wine industry technology and to education.
Football He played two First XVIII matches for Richmond: against University on 4 July 1908, and against Fitzroy on 11 July 1908.
After football He was employed for many years as a Government Stock Inspector.
Death He died on 6 July 1945.
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Who was George Rankine?
Australian rules footballer (1884-1945)
When was George Rankine born?
George Rankine was born on 4 November 1884 in Warrnambool.
When did George Rankine die?
George Rankine died on 26 July 1945 in Murray Bridge.
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George Rankine was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was George Rankine?
George Rankine was Australian.
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