Gordon Scrutton
Australian rules footballer, born 1902
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Gordon Scrutton (31 December 1902 – 6 June 1966) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Sturt in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).[1]
Fullname
Gordon Scrutton
Born
31 December 1902
Unley, South Australia
Unley, South Australia
Died
6 June 1966 (aged 63)
Adelaide, South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia
Original team
Sturt Royals
| Gordon Scrutton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gordon Scrutton | ||
| Born |
31 December 1902 Unley, South Australia | ||
| Died |
6 June 1966 (aged 63) Adelaide, South Australia | ||
| Original team | Sturt Royals | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1922–1929 | Sturt | 87 (201) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1929. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
On 5 May 1923, Gordon, alongside his siblings Clarrie and Stan, became part of the first trio of brothers to play for Sturt at the same time.[2]
