About Hugh Earnshaw
Lived 1939 – 1982 (aged 43). Hugh Earnshaw was an australian rules football player.
Hugh Francis Earnshaw (16 February 1939 – 31 December 1982) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Earnshaw played with a number of rural clubs, during his time working as a bank clerk, which included Shepparton, Rutherglen, Yackandandah and Wangaratta Rovers.
In 1964, Earnshaw, at that time was playing with Yackandandah Football Club, tied on votes with the Tallangatta & District Football League best and fairest award winner, but finished as runner up on the old countback system, but has never received a retrospective medal from the T&DFNL.
Earnshaw played six senior matches with the Wangaratta Rovers in the Ovens & Murray Football League in 1968.
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Who was Hugh Earnshaw?
Australian rules footballer (1939-1982)
When was Hugh Earnshaw born?
Hugh Earnshaw was born on 16 February 1939.
When did Hugh Earnshaw die?
Hugh Earnshaw died on 31 December 1982.
What was Hugh Earnshaw's occupation?
Hugh Earnshaw was an australian rules football player.
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