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Australian Sport Biographies Kevin Murray (1938-) (Fitzroy Football Club)

Kevin Murray (1938-) (Fitzroy Football Club) Bio

Kevin Joseph “Bulldog” Murray MBE (1938-)

Kevin is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League in 333 games over 18 seasons. Murray’s father Dan also played for Fitzroy, including in their 1944 VFL Grand Final victory… Read More “Kevin Murray (1938-) (Fitzroy Football Club) Bio”

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Australian Sport Biographies John Nicholls (1939-) (Carlton Football Club)

John Nicholls (1939-) (Carlton Football Club) Bio

John Nicholls (1939-)

John is a former Australian rules footballer who represented Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Nicholls is widely regarded as one of Australian football’s greatest players. He was the first Carlton footballer to play 300 games and was declared the club’… Read More “John Nicholls (1939-) (Carlton Football Club) Bio”

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Australian Sport Biographies Harry Hopman (Australian Tennis 1934-1985)

Harry Hopman (Australian 1934-1985)

Henry Christian “Harry” Hopman, CBE (Australian 1934-1985) Bio

Harry was a world-acclaimed Australian tennis player and coach. Harry was born in Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, before his family moved to Parramatta, Hopman was a student at Rosehill Public Primary (elementary) school, wher… Read More “Harry Hopman (Australian 1934-1985)”

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Australian Sport Biographies Ken Rosewall (Australian Tennis 1934-)

Ken Rosewall (Australian 1934-)

Kenneth “Ken” Robert Rosewall AM, MBE (Australian 1934-) Bio

Ken is a former world top-ranking amateur and professional tennis player from Australia. He won a record 23 tennis Majors, including 8 Grand Slam singles titles and, before the Open Era, a record 15 Pro Slam titles, overall, he reached a re… Read More “Ken Rosewall (Australian 1934-)”