About Gerry Daly
Lived 1915 – 1977 (aged 62). Gerry Daly was an australian rules football player.
Gordon Eric "Gerry" Daly (19 January 1915 – 6 August 1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Jeremiah John Daly (1871–1946), and Ruby Minnie Daly (1889–1967), née Cleary, Gordon Eric Daly was born at Numurkah, Victoria on 19 January 1915.
He married Mary Kathleen "Mollie" Cummins (1917-) in 1939. They had two children.
Football Daly was recruited from the Sandhurst Football Club in the Bendigo Football League (BFL). He experienced considerable team success during his short VFL career, not playing in a loss until his 14th appearance. Daly was also a member of Melbourne's 1941 premiership team, as a forward pocket. He kicked one of only two career goals in the 29-point grand final win. He returned to Melbourne in the 1946 season, but would play just three games.
Death He died at Mildura, Victoria on 6 August 1977.
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Who was Gerry Daly?
Australian rules footballer (1915–1977)
When was Gerry Daly born?
Gerry Daly was born on 19 January 1915 in Numurkah.
When did Gerry Daly die?
Gerry Daly died on 6 August 1977 in Mildura.
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Gerry Daly was an australian rules football player.
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