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Harry Marsham

1890 – 1932

Australian rules footballer

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About Harry Marsham

Lived 1890 – 1932 (aged 42). Harry Marsham was an australian rules football player.

Harry "Nipper" Marsham (19 July 1890 – 31 December 1932) was a player for the Geelong Football Club and the Richmond Football Club in the VFL between 1909 and 1919.

Family The son of Rebecca Josephine Kendall (1869–1936), Henry Kendall, later known as Henry Marsham, was born at Carlton, Victoria on 19 July 1890.

He married Olive Gertrude Elizabeth McQueen (1893–1950) (later Mrs. Albert Payor Rapkins) in 1915. Their son, Alan Robert Marsham (1920–1990), also played with Geelong in the VFL.

Football "Harry was a well-built ruckman and key-position player. He was a strong mark and although not blessed with pace he had the stamina to ruck all day." Geelong (VFL) Recruited from the Chilwell Football Club in the Geelong District Football Association (GDFA), he played as a ruckman and forward for Geelong for seven seasons.

Richmond (VFL) When Geelong were unable to compete in 1916 due to World War I, he crossed to Richmond, and played in 7 matches (including the Semi-Final against Carlton, at the MCG, on 19 August 1916), and scored 4 goals. He retired at the end of the 1919 season.

Death He died at his South Geelong residence on 31 December 1932.

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Who was Harry Marsham?

Australian rules footballer (1890–1932)

When was Harry Marsham born?

Harry Marsham was born on 19 July 1890 in Carlton.

When did Harry Marsham die?

Harry Marsham died on 31 December 1932 in Geelong.

What was Harry Marsham's occupation?

Harry Marsham was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Marsham

· Wikidata: Q5670899

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