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Bernard Dean Massey (12 August 1939 – 19 June 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s.
| Bernie Massey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 12 August 1939 | ||
| Date of death | 19 June 2023 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Glen Iris | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1960–1967 | Melbourne | 99 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1967. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Massey played mostly as a fullback and starred in Melbourne's 1964 premiership side, keeping Collingwood full-forward Ian Graham goalless in the Grand Final. His last VFL season was in 1967 and he went on to become the captain-coach of Eltham Football Club. He holds the record for the most games played for Melbourne without scoring a goal.[1]
Bernie Massey died on the Gold Coast on 19 June 2023, at the age of 83.[2] His funeral was held in Tweed Heads on 27 June 2023.[2]
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