About Gordon Dangerfield
Lived 1885 – 1946 (aged 60). Gordon Dangerfield was an australian rules football player.
Gordon Charles Dangerfield (27 September 1885 – 9 June 1946) was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A strong marking half back, Dangerfield missed some early matches in the 1908 season as he had returned to his former club Brighton for their inaugural VFA season. He spent a total of 12 seasons at St Kilda, captaining them in 1911 and 1915. He was a centre half back in their 1913 VFL Grand Final loss to Fitzroy. In 1920, he returned to Brighton and the following season was appointed coach.
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Who was Gordon Dangerfield?
Australian rules footballer (1885–1946)
When was Gordon Dangerfield born?
Gordon Dangerfield was born on 27 September 1885 in St Kilda.
When did Gordon Dangerfield die?
Gordon Dangerfield died on 9 June 1946 in East Melbourne.
What was Gordon Dangerfield's occupation?
Gordon Dangerfield was an australian rules football player.
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