Hercules Anthony Vollugi (15 June 1880 – 11 October 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Herc Vollugi | |||
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![]() Vollugi in 1901 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Hercules Anthony Vollugi | ||
Date of birth | 15 June 1880 | ||
Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 11 October 1960(1960-10-11) (aged 80) | ||
Place of death | Kew, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | St Patrick's (Carlton) | ||
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1901–1906 | Essendon | 70 (5) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1906. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Vollugi was a wingman in Essendon's 1901 premiership team, which came in his first league season.[1][2] He also played in the 1902 VFL Grand Final, which Essendon lost.[1]
He later served Essendon as a committeeman.[3]
Vollugi was also a first-grade cricketer for East Melbourne, and a golfer. He became secretary of Elsternwick Golf Club.[4]
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Essendon Football Club 1901 VFL premiers | |
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Essendon 6.7 (43) defeated Collingwood 2.4 (16), at the Lake Oval | |
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