Bruce Morrison (footballer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Bruce Morrison (footballer)

Australian footballer

Date of Birth: 19-Jun-1923

Place of Birth: Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia

Date of Death: 12-Apr-2012

Profession: Australian rules footballer

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Bruce Morrison (footballer)

  • Bruce Morrison (19 June 1923 – 12 April 2012) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Morrison was recruited from Bairnsdale, Victoria and became a highly regarded full-back for the Geelong Football Club.
  • He played 130 games for Geelong but failed to score any goals.
  • He was famous for a particular kick against the Footscray at Whitten Oval.
  • When he was playing at full-back, he tried to kick the ball out after a behind was scored but the wind was so strong that when he kicked the ball it floated over his head and through the goals.
  • The goal umpire signalled it as a rushed behind.

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