Joe Kerrigan (footballer) explained

Joe Kerrigan
Fullname:John Thomas Kerrigan
Birth Date:28 February 1864
Birth Place:Richmond, Victoria
Death Place:Fitzroy, Victoria[1]
Originalteam:Fitzroy (VFA)
Statsend:1899
Years1:1897–99
Games Goals1:5 (1)

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). He was the first born player in VFL/AFL history.

Notes and References

  1. News: Family Notices . The Argus . Victoria, Australia . 1 December 1942 . 2.