About Harry Neil
Lived 1882 – 1952 (aged 70). Harry Neil was an australian rules football player.
Howard Scott "Harry" Neil (13 September 1882 – 11 October 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of John Isaac Neil (1846-), and Sarah Scott Neil (1860-1928), née Thompson, Howard Scott Neil was born at Break O'Day, Victoria on 13 September 1882.
He married Elsie Cecilia Hopkinson (1889-1970) in 1911. They had six children.
Football Collingwood (VFL) He played in 4 senior games for Collingwood in 1904.
Prahran (VFA) He transferred to Prahran in 1905, and played in his first senior match, against Footscray, on 10 June 1905.
Richmond (VFL) In his three seasons with Richmond (1908-1910), he played in 31 senior matches.
Prahran (VFA) In June 1910 he was cleared from Richmond to Prahran.
Brighton (VFA) In May 1911, he was granted a permit to transfer from Prahran to Brighton.
Death He died at Mont Park, Victoria on 11 October 1952.
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Who was Harry Neil?
Australian rules footballer
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Harry Neil was born on 13 September 1882 in Corindhap.
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Harry Neil died on 11 October 1952 in Macleod.
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Harry Neil was an australian rules football player.
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