Gerry Sexton
Australian rules footballer
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Gerard James Sexton (4 April 1925 – 24 April 2006) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Gerard James Sexton
Born
4 April 1925
Rushworth, Victoria
Rushworth, Victoria
Died
24 April 2006 (aged 81)
Original team
Northcote CYMS (CYMSFA)
| Gerry Sexton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gerard James Sexton | ||
| Born |
4 April 1925 Rushworth, Victoria | ||
| Died | 24 April 2006 (aged 81) | ||
| Original team | Northcote CYMS (CYMSFA) | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1944–45 | Footscray | 10 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
His son, Damian later played for St Kilda in the Australian Football League. The almost 45 year gap between Gerry's last game and Damian's first game is the longest ever in the league for a father and son.[2]
Gerry Sexton had three nephews play at AFL clubs; Michael Sexton (Carlton 200 games), Ben Sexton (Footscray 39 games and Carlton 4 games) and Stephen Sexton (Carlton reserves).