Gordon Scrutton
Gordon Scrutton (31 December 1902 – 6 June 1966) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Sturt in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).[1]
| Gordon Scrutton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gordon Scrutton | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Unley, South Australia | ||
| Date of death | 6 June 1966 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Adelaide, South Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Sturt Royals | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1922–1929 | Sturt | 87 (201) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1929. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
On 5 May 1923, Gordon, alongside his siblings Clarrie and Stan, became part of the first trio of brothers to play for Sturt at the same time.[2]
References
- Lysikatos, John (2015). We Are Sturt - Vol.1 1901-1944 (First ed.). Mile End, South Australia: Newstyle Printing. p. 108. ISBN 978-0-9943026-0-1.
- "Scrutton Brothers - Three Play For Sturt". The Mail (Adelaide). 26 May 1923. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
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