Joe Kerrigan (footballer)
John Thomas "Joe" Kerrigan (28 February 1864 – 28 November 1942) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2] He was the first born player in VFL/AFL history.
| Joe Kerrigan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Thomas Kerrigan | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 1864 | ||
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 28 November 1942 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Fitzroy, Victoria[1] | ||
| Original team(s) | Fitzroy (VFA) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1897–99 | Fitzroy | 5 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1899. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sources
- "Family Notices". The Argus. Victoria, Australia. 1 December 1942. p. 2.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 477. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
- Joe Kerrigan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Joe Kerrigan at AustralianFootball.com
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