Eric Orr (31 August 1909 – 14 March 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Eric Orr | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Eric Orr | ||
| Date of birth | 31 August 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Eaglehawk, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 14 March 1980 (aged 70) | ||
| Place of death | Wycheproof, Victoria | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1933 | Geelong | 11 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1933. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Orr was recruited from Wycheproof.[2]
He later served in the Australian Army during World War II.[3]
Notes edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 679. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ "Orr (Wycheproof) for Geelong". The Age. No. 24, 306. Victoria, Australia. 7 March 1933. p. 12.
- ^ "World War II Roll: Eric Orr". Department of Veterans Affairs.
External links edit
- Eric Orr's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Eric Orr at AustralianFootball.com
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