Bernie Massey
Australian rules footballer (1939–2023)
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Bernard Dean Massey (12 August 1939 – 19 June 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s.
Born
12 August 1939
Died
19 June 2023 (aged 83)
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Original team
Glen Iris
Height
184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
| Bernie Massey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 12 August 1939 | ||
| Died |
19 June 2023 (aged 83) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | ||
| Original team | Glen Iris | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1960–1967 | Melbourne | 99 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1967. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Massey played mostly as a fullback and starred in Melbourne's 1964 premiership side, keeping Collingwood full-forward Ian Graham goalless in the Grand Final. His last VFL season was in 1967 and he went on to become the captain-coach of Eltham Football Club. He holds the record for the most games played for Melbourne without scoring a goal.[1]
Bernie Massey died on the Gold Coast on 19 June 2023, at the age of 83.[2] His funeral was held in Tweed Heads on 27 June 2023.[2]
