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Australian rules footballer (1890–1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Leopold "Leo" Rush MBE (10 July 1890 – 5 August 1983) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
Leo Rush | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | William Leopold Rush | ||
Date of birth | 10 July 1890 | ||
Place of birth | Clifton Hill, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 5 August 1983 93) | (aged||
Original team(s) | Parade College,[1] Beverley | ||
Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1911 | Melbourne | 6 (4) | |
1912 | Richmond | 2 (2) | |
Total | 8 (6) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
The son of Roger Robert Rush (1856–1941),[3] and Mary Rush (1856–1943),[4] née Berry,[5] Robert Thomas Rush was born at Clifton Hill, Victoria on 10 July 1890.
He married Alice Irene Browne on 12 May 1927.[6]
Four of his seven brothers also played VFL football (They are the only set of five brothers to play in the VFL/AFL):[7]
He was awarded a Diploma in Commerce from Melbourne University in December 1927.[8]
He was appointed a Member of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the 1955 New Years Honours List.[9]
He died at his residence on 5 August 1983.[10]
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