About Harvey Merrigan
Born 1949. Harvey Merrigan is an Australian australian rules football player.
Harvey Merrigan (born 4 December 1949) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL during the 1970s. He won Fitzroy's Best and Fairest in 1974, only the second fullback to win the award for the club with the other being Vic Chanter.
In a game against Melbourne in 1979, Fitzroy put on 238 points and Merrigan kicked the goal that enabled them to pass the then-record for highest score in a VFL game.
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Who is Harvey Merrigan?
Australian rules footballer
When was Harvey Merrigan born?
Harvey Merrigan was born on 4 December 1949.
What is Harvey Merrigan's occupation?
Harvey Merrigan is an australian rules football player.
What nationality is Harvey Merrigan?
Harvey Merrigan is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harvey Merrigan. https://biography.guide/harvey-merrigan/
MLA: "Harvey Merrigan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harvey-merrigan/.
Chicago: "Harvey Merrigan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harvey-merrigan/.
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