About Joey Palmer
Lived 1859 – 1910 (aged 51). Joey Palmer was an Australian cricketer and australian rules football player.
George Eugene Palmer (22 February 1859 – 22 August 1910)
After returning from the 1886 tour to England he damaged his knee and never played Test cricket again but came to play first class cricket in Australia until the end of 1896/97.
Palmer was also a leading Australian rules footballer for South Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
Family He married Lucinda Ann Blackham, daughter of Frederic Keane Blackham and Lucinda Ann (née McCarthy), in 1888.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joey Palmer?
Australian cricketer (1859-1910)
When was Joey Palmer born?
Joey Palmer was born on 22 February 1859 in Mulwala.
When did Joey Palmer die?
Joey Palmer died on 22 August 1910 in Benalla.
What was Joey Palmer's occupation?
Joey Palmer was a cricketer and australian rules football player.
What nationality was Joey Palmer?
Joey Palmer was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joey Palmer. https://biography.guide/joey-palmer/
MLA: "Joey Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joey-palmer/.
Chicago: "Joey Palmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joey-palmer/.
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