Horrie Dick Explained

Horrie Dick
Fullname:Horace Moir Dick
Birth Date:16 June 1877
Birth Place:Geelong, Victoria
Death Place:Dandenong, Victoria
Statsend:1907
Years1:1907
Games Goals1:1 (0)

Horace Moir Dick (16 June 1877 – 20 January 1930) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He also played for Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association from 1901-06 (96 games, 42 goals) and was captain in 1905-06 and became the Club's first-ever coach in 1906. [1] Shortly after his one appearance for Essendon, Dick transferred to Footscray during 1907 and played 12 games for the Tricolours, kicking two goals. His final game was the first semi-final of 1907 where Footscray were defeated by Williamstown by 14 points, on their way to 'Town's first-ever VFA premiership.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby, Russell. The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 . Main. Jim . 2014 . 10th . 978-1-921496-32-5 . BAS Publishing . Seaford, Victoria . 225.