George Henry Pritchard
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 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.
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]