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Harry Pye

1880 – 1953

Australian rules footballer

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About Harry Pye

Lived 1880 – 1953 (aged 72). Harry Pye was an australian rules football player.

Harry Coupar Pye (10 August 1880 – 13 March 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family He married twice. He married his first wife, Minnie Brown (-1950), on 8 January 1908. They had two children. He married his second wife, Priscilla Humerston (1890-1968), in 1951, and became stepfather to her daughter.

Football Carlton (VFL) Recruited from a local church team, St Lukes, Pye played a total of 16 senior games for Carlton over two seasons: 14 games in 1901, and 2 games in 1902. He played in the first two matches in 1902 under new coach Jack Worrall, and then left the club — in round 3, Worrall made 8 changes (including new players) to the previous week's team, in which Pye had played his final match.

Brighton (VFA) He was cleared from Carlton to Brighton Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) on 30 April 1906.

Death He died at his residence in St Kilda on 13 March 1953.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Pye?

Australian rules footballer (1880-1953)

When was Harry Pye born?

Harry Pye was born on 10 August 1880 in Carlton.

When did Harry Pye die?

Harry Pye died on 13 March 1953 in St Kilda.

What was Harry Pye's occupation?

Harry Pye was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Pye

· Wikidata: Q15998431

· DBpedia: Harry Pye (footballer)

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