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Full name
Gordon Philip Day
Known as
Gordon Day
Born
13 February 1911
Place of birth
Uraidla, SA (5142)
Occupation
Teacher (Education department)
Height and weight
Height: 187 cm
Weight: 83 kg
Senior clubs
Sturt
State of origin
SA
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sturt | SANFL | 1933-1937 | 61 | 30 | 0.49 | — | — | — | — | — |
Total | 1933-1937 | 61 | 30 | 0.49 | — | — | — | — | — |
His playing career was only comparatively brief but Gordon Day was indisputably a footballer of real talent. Playing mostly as a centreman, he made 61 senior appearances for Sturt from 1933 to 1937, kicking 30 goals. He played in the pivot in the Blues’ 1936 grand final loss to Port Adelaide. Some idea of the esteem in which he was held can be gauged from the fact that he was chosen to represent South Australia seven times in five seasons.
Author - John Devaney