George Anderson (Australian footballer, born 1886) explained

George Anderson
Birth Date:24 November 1886
Birth Place:Melbourne, Victoria
Death Place:Kew, Victoria
Originalteam:Balldale, Leopold (MJFA)[1]
Statsend:1914
Years1:1906–1908
Club1:South Melbourne
Games Goals1:42 (0)
Years2:1911–1914
Club2:University
Games Goals2:20 (1)
Games Goalstotal:62 (1)

George Anderson (24 November 1886 – 12 June 1976) was an Australian rules footballer, playing with South Melbourne and University in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

He started his career with South Melbourne, playing for three seasons before playing with University after missing several seasons. Anderson played most of his career as a backman, where he only managed to kick one goal in his 62 matches. He ended his career when University withdrew from the VFL. After his football career, Anderson became a missionary in Korea.

Notes and References

  1. News: SOUTH MELBOURNE (12.12) BEAT CARLTON (7.3). . . Melbourne, Vic. . 30 July 1906 . 9.