George Hassell (footballer)

George Hassell (5 October 1923 – 25 May 2012)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

George Hassell
Personal information
Date of birth 5 October 1923
Date of death 25 May 2012(2012-05-25) (aged 88)
Original team(s) Ascot Vale
Height 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 74 kg (163 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1946–1950 Essendon 63 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1950.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Ascot Vale recruit George Hassell played in four successive Grand Finals from 1946 to 1949. A left footed wingman, he was a premiership player in his debut season as well as in 1949, the latter as a reserve. In between he participated in the 1947 and 1948 Grand Finals, both of which Essendon lost in close contests. He represented the Victorian interstate side in 1948.

References

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  1. ^ "Past Player Profiles - H (Hassell, George A)". essendonfc.com.au. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  • Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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