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Stan Harris

1909 – 1964

Australian rules footballer

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About Stan Harris

Lived 1909 – 1964 (aged 55). Stan Harris was an Australian australian rules football player.

Stanley William Harris (1 March 1909 – 20 March 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family The son of Charles Ernest Harris (1873-1943), and Florence Harris (1876-1954), née Harris, Stanley William Harris was born at St Kilda, Victoria on 1 March 1909.

He married Jessie Emma Brogan (1914-1959) in 1939.

His brother, John Dennis "Jiggy" Harris (1903-1993), was a VFL footballer with Collingwood and Hawthorn.

Football Richmond (VFL) He played in four First XVIII matches with Richmond in 1929, the first of which was against Footscray, at the Punt Road Oval, on 18 May 1929.

He also played in fourteen Second XVIII matches, including the 1929 Seconds Grand Final team, where (as forward pocket rover) he kicked 3 goals in Richmond's victory over Geelong, 12.8 (80) to 7.15 (57).

Footscray (VFL) He cleared from Richmond to Footscray on 2 May 1930, and played in eight games with Footscray's First XVIII in that year.

Death He died at Doncaster East, Victoria on 20 March 1964.

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Stanley William Harris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stan Harris?

Australian rules footballer

When was Stan Harris born?

Stan Harris was born on 1 March 1909 in St Kilda.

When did Stan Harris die?

Stan Harris died on 20 March 1964 in Doncaster East.

What was Stan Harris's occupation?

Stan Harris was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Stan Harris?

Stan Harris was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stan Harris

· Wikidata: Q19874136

· DBpedia: Stan Harris (Australian footballer)

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