John Henry "Harry" Clarke (29 June 1876 – 25 February 1955) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Harry Clarke | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | John Henry Clarke | ||
Date of birth | 29 June 1876 | ||
Place of birth | Wallaroo, South Australia | ||
Date of death | 25 February 1955(1955-02-25) (aged 78) | ||
Place of death | Kew, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Windsor | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1898–1904 | Fitzroy | 91 (3) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1904. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Clarke, who played finals in each of his seven league seasons, was the centreman in Fitzroy's 1898, 1899 and 1904 premierships teams.[2][3] He was also a losing grand finalist in 1900 and 1903.
Fitzroy Football Club 1898/99 VFL premiers | |
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1898: Fitzroy 5.8 (38) defeated Essendon 3.5 (23), at the Junction Oval 1899: Fitzroy 3.9 (27) defeated South Melbourne 3.8 (26), at the Junction Oval | |
Fitzroy Football Club 1904 VFL premiers | |
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