About Maurie Young
Lived 1937 – 2023 (aged 85). Maurie Young was an Australian australian rules football player.
Maurice Albert Young (7 March 1937 – 13 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn. Young developed into a strong ruckman. He played 71 senior games for Hawthorn between 1956 and 1960. He also played the Hawks' VFL finals campaign in 1957.
In 1961, Maurice moved to Western Australia, and played with East Perth. He played in the losing East Perth's 1961 Grand Final side.
Two years later he returned to Melbourne to be closer to family. Not required at Hawthorn Young spent 1963 playing for Oakleigh in the VFA.
He later played in premiership teams at Moe in 1967 and Eaglehawk in 1968.
Family He was the elder brother of Garry Young.
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Who was Maurie Young?
Australian rules footballer
When was Maurie Young born?
Maurie Young was born on 7 March 1937.
When did Maurie Young die?
Maurie Young died on 13 February 2023.
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Maurie Young was an australian rules football player.
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Maurie Young was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurie Young. https://biography.guide/maurie-young/
MLA: "Maurie Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurie-young/.
Chicago: "Maurie Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maurie-young/.
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