About Joe Stephens
Lived 1887 – 1935 (aged 48). Joe Stephens was an australian rules football player.
Joseph Martin Stephens (23 July 1887 – 25 November 1935) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Samuel Stephens (1838–1892), and Jane Stephens (1844–1923), née Moyle, Joseph Martin Stephens was born at Queenscliff, Victoria on 23 July 1887.
Football North Melbourne (VFA) He played six senior matches for North Melbourne.
Williamstown (VFA) Cleared from North Melbourne, he played one game for Williamstown, against Brunswick on 30 April 1910.
Preston (VFA) On 18 May 1910 he was cleared from Williamstown to Preston.
St Kilda (VFL) On 28 April 1911 he was cleared from Preston to St Kilda.
He played the first of his eight senior matches, against Geelong, at the Junction Oval on 29 April 1911, and the last, against Collingwood, at Victoria Park on 17 June 1911.
Death He died (suddenly) in Melbourne on 25 November 1935.
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Who was Joe Stephens?
Australian rules footballer
When was Joe Stephens born?
Joe Stephens was born on 23 July 1887 in Queenscliff.
When did Joe Stephens die?
Joe Stephens died on 25 November 1935 in Melbourne.
What was Joe Stephens's occupation?
Joe Stephens was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Stephens (footballer)
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