George Linton King (5 October 1892 – 5 May 1976) was an
Australian rules football
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er who played with
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People As a given name
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in the
Victorian Football League
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(VFL).
The eldest son of George Linton King and Margaret Newton, he grew up in
South Melbourne before commencing his football career with the Fitzroy Juniors. He was a tall player in his era, and played in the ruck and as a key forward. Notable events in his short career included being struck by
Arthur Bettles in 1915 and scoring two goals in a game against
Collingwood in 1916.
His football career ended when he was mobilised for service in World War I, departing for Europe in late 1916.
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1892 births
1976 deaths
Australian rules footballers from Melbourne
Fitzroy Football Club players
Australian military personnel of World War I
People from South Melbourne
Military personnel from Melbourne
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