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Charles Vincent Morrissey (26 April 1903 – 20 February 1938) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.

BornCharles Vincent Morrissey[1]
26 April 1903[1]
"Quat Quatta" Corowa, NSW
Died20 February 1930(1930-02-20) (aged 26)[1]
Qurindi NSW
SchoolSt ignatius college
OccupationGrazier
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Charles Morrissey
BornCharles Vincent Morrissey[1]
26 April 1903[1]
"Quat Quatta" Corowa, NSW
Died20 February 1930(1930-02-20) (aged 26)[1]
Qurindi NSW
SchoolSt ignatius college
OccupationGrazier
Rugby union career
Position centre[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1925–26[1] Wallabies 5[1] (3[1])
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Morrissey, a centre, was born in Singleton and claimed a total of 5 international rugby caps for Australia. He was the first captain of Wanderers RFC in Newcastle, NSW which was formed in 1925 having originally been established as GPS Old Boys in 1924.

He also played six first-class cricket matches for New South Wales between 1924/25 and 1925/26.[2][3]

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