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Harold Hay

1881 – 1955

Australian rules footballer

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About Harold Hay

Lived 1881 – 1955 (aged 73). Harold Hay was an Australian australian rules football player and farmer.

Harold Dudley Hay (31 December 1881 – 27 December 1955) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family His brother, Cedric Rupert Hay (1880–1953), also played VFL football for Melbourne.

Football Melbourne (VFL) Hay became one of the club's first premiership players, playing in the 1900 VFL Grand Final, under the captaincy of Dick Wardill. He made his debut against in Round 13 of the 1900 VFL season, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

"Heritage number" Hay has been given the Melbourne Heritage Number of 81 (his brother, Ced, has 82), based on the order of his debut for the club.

Death Hay died at his home, the Langi Oonah homestead, in Barooga, New South Wales, just across the Murray River from Cobram, on 27 December 1955.

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Harold Dudley Hay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Hay?

Australian rules footballer

When was Harold Hay born?

Harold Hay was born on 31 December 1881 in St Kilda.

When did Harold Hay die?

Harold Hay died on 27 December 1955 in Barooga.

What was Harold Hay's occupation?

Harold Hay was an australian rules football player and farmer.

What nationality was Harold Hay?

Harold Hay was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Hay

· Wikidata: Q16066998

· DBpedia: Harold Hay

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