About Michael Young
Lived 1958 – 2018 (aged 59). Michael Young was an Australian australian rules football player.
Michael Young (16 December 1958 – 16 September 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club and Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was also listed at the Essendon Football Club, but he did not play a game.
Young made his debut with Carlton midway into the 1977 season and played as a wingman in Carlton's 1979 premiership side. He crossed to Melbourne in 1981.
He died from cancer in September 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Young?
Australian rules footballer, born 1958
When was Michael Young born?
Michael Young was born on 16 December 1958.
When did Michael Young die?
Michael Young died on 16 September 2018.
What was Michael Young's occupation?
Michael Young was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Michael Young?
Michael Young was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Young (Australian rules footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Young. https://biography.guide/michael-young/
MLA: "Michael Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-young/.
Chicago: "Michael Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-young/.
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