About Joe Kerrigan
Lived 1864 – 1942 (aged 78). Joe Kerrigan was an australian rules football player.
John Thomas "Joe" Kerrigan (28 February 1864 – 28 November 1942) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was the first born player in VFL/AFL history.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Kerrigan?
football player
When was Joe Kerrigan born?
Joe Kerrigan was born on 28 February 1864 in Richmond.
When did Joe Kerrigan die?
Joe Kerrigan died on 28 November 1942 in Fitzroy.
What was Joe Kerrigan's occupation?
Joe Kerrigan was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Kerrigan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Kerrigan. https://biography.guide/joe-kerrigan-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Joe Kerrigan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-kerrigan-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Joe Kerrigan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-kerrigan-australian-rules-football-player/.
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