George Henry Pritchard
George Hentry Pritchard illustrated from Figaros Athletic Gallery during his rugby playing days in 1887
Personal information
Date of birth 10 February 1861
Place of birth Albury, New South Wales
Date of death 5 July 1930[1]
Original team(s) Brisbane FC

George Henry Pritchard (10 February 1861 – 7 July 1930)[2] was a dual code footballer, who captained Queensland in Australian rules football and rugby union, one of just seven players to represent the Queensland in both codes.[3] Pritchard served as captain for both Queensland and the Brisbane Football Club.

Early life

Pritchard was born in Albury, New South Wales[4] moving with his parents to Brisbane age of 3 where his father became a trustee at Brisbane Grammar School the school at which George would attend.[5]

Sport

Known by the name of Harry, Pritchard joined the Brisbane Football Club in 1876, becoming the club's captain in 1881. He was consistently named the most prodigious kick in the colony. He represented Queensland in New South Wales in 1882, captaining the side. He also served as the club's vice-president. He continued as an Australian rules footballer until his retirement from the game in 1884 before switching to rugby when that sport became more popular, joining the rugby team on tour to New South Wales[6] captaining the side in 1884.[7]

Outside of sport

Outside of football Pritchard was prominent in the sugar industry, moving to Townsville, and was active in politics where he was president of the National Political Council and served in the army for 9 years.

He died at Bowen Terrace, Brisbane in 1930.

References

  1. ↑ "FOOTBALL OF YORE". The Brisbane Courier. No. 22, 602. Queensland, Australia. 8 July 1930. p. 5. Retrieved 22 November 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "OBITUARY". The Queenslander. Queensland, Australia. 10 July 1930. p. 54. Retrieved 22 November 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ AFL in Queensland
  4. ↑ "DEATH OF MR. G. H. PRITCHARD". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 26, 176. Victoria, Australia. 7 July 1930. p. 10. Retrieved 22 November 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ "FIGARO'S ATHLETIC GALLERY". Queensland Figaro And Punch. Vol. IX, no. 216. Queensland, Australia. 12 March 1887. p. 8. Retrieved 22 November 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ↑ "Football". Queensland Figaro. Vol. IV, no. 82. Queensland, Australia. 26 July 1884. p. 23. Retrieved 22 November 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ↑ "FOOTBALL". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XXXIX, no. 8, 289. Queensland, Australia. 4 August 1884. p. 6. Retrieved 22 November 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
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