Con Doherty
Australian rules footballer
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Cornelius Doherty (8 November 1884 – 28 June 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] He was named in the best players in his single game for the club.[2]
Fullname
Cornelius Doherty
Born
8 November 1884
Creswick, Victoria
Creswick, Victoria
Died
28 June 1967 (aged 82)
South Melbourne, Victoria
South Melbourne, Victoria
Original team
South Ballarat
| Con Doherty | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Cornelius Doherty | ||
| Born |
8 November 1884 Creswick, Victoria | ||
| Died |
28 June 1967 (aged 82) South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team | South Ballarat | ||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1909 | Melbourne | 1 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1909. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of Cornelius Doherty (-1905), and Hanora Doherty (c.1845-1932), née Hurley,[3] Cornelius Doherty was born at Creswick, Victoria on 8 November 1884.
He married Elizabeth Lee in 1913.
Death
He died at his home, in South Melbourne, on 28 June 1967.[4]
