Harry Beasley (footballer)
Henry Beasley (26 July 1919 – 17 January 1979) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Harry Beasley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Henry Beasley | ||
| Date of birth | 26 July 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Forrest, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 17 January 1979 (aged 59) | ||
| Place of death | Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Birregurra | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1944 | Geelong | 3 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1944. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of Richard Rickard Beasley (1873-1951), and Elizabeth Beasley (1883-1952), née Mackay, Henry Beasley was born at Forrest, Victoria on 26 July 1919.
He married Beryl Ester Lillian Kemmis (1919-2005) in 1940.
Football
He played in three First XVIII matches for Geelong in 1944.[2]
Military service
He served with the Second AIF during World War Two.[3]
Notes
- Holmesby & Main (2014), p.54.
- Taylor, Percy, "Back in the VF League, Geelong are Rebuilding a Team and Many Former "Cats" are Serving in the Forces", The Australasian, (Saturday, 29 July 1944), p.27.
- Nominal Roll.
References
- World War Two Nominal Roll: Private Henry Beasley (V36585), Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
- Harry Beasley's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Harry Beasley at AustralianFootball.com
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