Maurie Young (born March 7, 1937) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn. Young developed into a strong ruckman. He played 71 senior games for Hawthorn between 1956 and 1960. He also played the Hawks' VFL finals campaign in 1957.[1]
| Maurie Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Maurice Young | ||
| Date of birth | (1937-03-07) 7 March 1937 (age 85) | ||
| Original team(s) | Boronia | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Retired | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1956–60 | Hawthorn | 71 (59) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1960. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
In 1961, Maurice moved to Western Australia, and played with East Perth. He played in the losing East Perth's 1961 Grand Final side.
Two years later he returned to Melbourne to be closer to family. Not required at Hawthorn Young spent 1963 playing for Oakleigh in the VFA.
He later played in premiership teams at Moe in 1967 and Eaglehawk in 1968.[2]
He is the elder brother of Garry Young.[3]