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George Stuckey

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George Stuckey (6 July 1871 – 15 March 1932) was an Australian rules footballer who played with and captained the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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Football

Stuckey played as both a wingman and half back during his career in the VFA and VFL and was the first captain of Essendon in the VFL; and, when Essendon won the (inaugural) VFL premiership in 1897, he also became the first VFL premiership captain.[1] He remained captain until the end of the 1900 season and was a premiership player again in 1901. During his career, he represented Victoria at interstate football.

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Cricket

A talented sportsman, in addition to his football career, Stuckey also played first-class cricket for Victoria.

Athlete

In 1897 (the year he captained Essendon to its first VFL premiership), he won the 130-yard Stawell Gift, in 12.2 seconds, off a handicap of 12 yards.

Family

His brother, Harry, was also a prominent cricket player for Victoria.

Honours

In 2010, Stuckey was inducted into the Essendon Hall of Fame.[2]

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