Mick Maroney

Michael Francis Maroney (1 November 1910 – 5 March 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Not to be confused with Mick Maroney (politician).

Mick Maroney
Personal information
Full name Michael Francis Maroney
Date of birth (1910-11-01)1 November 1910
Place of birth Wangaratta, Victoria
Date of death 5 March 1972(1972-03-05) (aged 61)
Place of death Dandenong, Victoria
Original team(s) Wangaratta
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1935 North Melbourne 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1935.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Maroney was a leading sprinter in his youth, notably winning the Wangaratta Gift as an 18 year old in 1930.[2]

He later served in the Australian Army during World War II.[3]

Notes
  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 551. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
  2. "Sensational Running at Wangaratta". Sporting Globe. No. 786. Victoria, Australia. 5 February 1930. p. 7 (Edition1 : Athletic Section).
  3. "World War II Roll: Michael Francis Maroney". Department of Veterans Affairs.
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