Son Barry
Son Barry | |||
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Barry in 1901 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Edward Barry | ||
Date of birth | 8 March 1877 | ||
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 31 December 1959 82) | (aged||
Place of death | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Albert Park | ||
Position(s) | Rover | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1896 | Essendon (VFA) | 16 (0) | |
1897–1905 | Essendon | 131 (24) | |
Total | 147 (24) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1905. | |||
Career highlights | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Edward "Son" Barry (8 March 1877 – 31 December 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Although his first name was Edward, Barry was known during his career by the nickname "Son". He joined Essendon from Albert Park in 1896 and was a rover in their 1897 premiership team. A regular Victorian interstate representative, Barry also played as a half forward and half back. In 1901 he was a member of his second premiership side.
References
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- Son Barry's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Essendon Football Club profile
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