David Thorpe (footballer), Date of Birth
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About David Thorpe (footballer)
- David Thorpe (born 30 May 1948) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Richmond in the VFL. A centreman, Thorpe played with Footscray from 1965 to 1973.
- He won the Charles Sutton Medal for the club's best and fairest player in 1968 and 1972.
- Thorpe missed out on the award in 1969 despite polling well in the Brownlow Medal, finishing the count in 6th position.
- From that season, until 1972, he represented Victoria at interstate football.
- For his performance in the 1972 Perth Carnival he earned All Australian selection.
- Thorpe transferred to Richmond in 1974 and was a member of that season's premiership team, defeating North Melbourne in the grand final.
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