People - M
Full Name: George McLaren1
Born: 22-Mar-1925
Died: 23-Jul-19562
Height: 170cm (AFL Tables)
Essendon District3
Footscray (VFL) 1944-1951 - 139 Games, 24 Goals
Coach
Footscray (VFL) 1951 (1 Game)
LIKE so many other Footscray players of note, GEORGE McLAREN came from the Footscray District League-one of the biggest and best managed junior organisations around Melbourne. George won the best and fairest trophy while playing with South Footscray.
He went into the senior side in the sixth game of his first year 1944-and has rarely missed a game since, except through injury. Up to the end of last season he had 108 games, and has played for Victoria. George's evasion, his pace off the mark, and his delightful passes, with long drop-kicks, . are features of his play. He moves so well with the ball that he has kicked a few goals with that fine running drop-kick. Though he is known everywhere as "Binger," nobody quite knows how he got the name. It is said to have been handed down from an elder brother, and is believed to be associated with Bing Crosby. George is well liked in the club, because he is a cheery individual, taking the rough with the smooth. "Binger" is also keen on his cricket. He is the wicketkeeper for I.C.I., which won the premiership of the Footscray District last year. He has also kept wickets for Yarraville Sub-District second eleven. ' Married, with one child, he lives at Sunshine, where he is building his own home.
Wikipedia - George McLaren
Full Name: George McLaren1
Born: 22-Mar-1925
Died: 23-Jul-19562
Height: 170cm (AFL Tables)
Career
PlayerEssendon District3
Footscray (VFL) 1944-1951 - 139 Games, 24 Goals
Coach
Footscray (VFL) 1951 (1 Game)
Comment
McLaren was killed in a car accident in 1956.LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS OF 1950 - WING MEN -Percy Taylor
Argus 10-Jun 1950 p7 Weekend MagazineLIKE so many other Footscray players of note, GEORGE McLAREN came from the Footscray District League-one of the biggest and best managed junior organisations around Melbourne. George won the best and fairest trophy while playing with South Footscray.
He went into the senior side in the sixth game of his first year 1944-and has rarely missed a game since, except through injury. Up to the end of last season he had 108 games, and has played for Victoria. George's evasion, his pace off the mark, and his delightful passes, with long drop-kicks, . are features of his play. He moves so well with the ball that he has kicked a few goals with that fine running drop-kick. Though he is known everywhere as "Binger," nobody quite knows how he got the name. It is said to have been handed down from an elder brother, and is believed to be associated with Bing Crosby. George is well liked in the club, because he is a cheery individual, taking the rough with the smooth. "Binger" is also keen on his cricket. He is the wicketkeeper for I.C.I., which won the premiership of the Footscray District last year. He has also kept wickets for Yarraville Sub-District second eleven. ' Married, with one child, he lives at Sunshine, where he is building his own home.
Related Pages
- Footscray Senior Team 1947 (BullDogHeritage)
- Reference_ 1944 VFL R06 Richmond v Footscray and St Kilda v Essendon - The D-Day Draws - Footscray Team
- Reference_ Footscray Coaches
- Reference_ VFL_AFL Tribunal 1950
Other Photos
George McLaren 1948_49 Football Souvenir Magazine Source: Australian Rules Football Cards
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Card 108 - George McLaren - 1949 Kornies Victorian Footballers Source:Australian Rules Football Cards
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Argus 10 Jun 1950 P6 George McLaren
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External Links
AFL Tables - George McLarenWikipedia - George McLaren
Sources
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_McLaren_%28Australian_footballer%29 accessed Mar 2016
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