About Hugh Routley
Lived 1940 – 2020 (aged 80). Hugh Routley was an Australian australian rules football player.
Hugh Francis Routley (19 June 1940 – 12 September 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the VFL.
Routley debuted in 1959 and managed to play just 8 games coming into the 1963 season.
On 6 July 1963 he was a member of the Geelong team that were comprehensively and unexpectedly beaten by Fitzroy, 9.13 (67) to 3.13 (31) in the 1963 Miracle Match.
Playing on the wing, Routley became a regular in the side during 1963 and was a member of their premiership side.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugh Routley?
Australian rules footballer
When was Hugh Routley born?
Hugh Routley was born on 19 June 1940.
When did Hugh Routley die?
Hugh Routley died on 12 September 2020 in Geelong.
What was Hugh Routley's occupation?
Hugh Routley was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Hugh Routley?
Hugh Routley was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Routley. https://biography.guide/hugh-routley/
MLA: "Hugh Routley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugh-routley/.
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