Maurie Fleming Explained

James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming (1902 – 6 October 1980) was a long time administrator of the Richmond Football Club in Victoria, Australia.

He served as Club Secretary from 1940 until 1954 and then as President from 1958 to 1963.[1]

Fleming was made a life member of the Richmond Football Club in 1942 and was awarded an MBE in 1959 "in recognition of service to charities in Victoria."[2]

The Maurie Fleming Medal is awarded each season to the player who finishes third in the Richmond Football Club's best and fairest count.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tigerland Archive: Senior Officials.
  2. Web site: Australian Honours Search Facility. Government of Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

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