George Hassell (5 October 1923 – 25 May 2012)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
George Hassell | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 5 October 1923 | ||
Date of death | 25 May 2012(2012-05-25) (aged 88) | ||
Original team(s) | Ascot Vale | ||
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1946–1950 | Essendon | 63 (4) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1950. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Ascot Vale recruit George Hassell played in four successive Grand Finals from 1946 to 1949. A left footed wingman, he was a premiership player in his debut season as well as in 1949, the latter as a reserve. In between he participated in the 1947 and 1948 Grand Finals, both of which Essendon lost in close contests. He represented the Victorian interstate side in 1948.
Essendon Football Club 1946 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Reynolds |
Essendon Football Club 1949 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Reynolds |
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