Harry Gyles
Australian rules footballer
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Harry John Willmott Gyles (28 June 1880 – 2 February 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Harry John Willmott Gyles
Born
28 June 1880
Carlton, Victoria
Carlton, Victoria
Died
2 February 1959 (aged 78)
Parkville, Victoria
Parkville, Victoria
Original team
Richmond Juniors
| Harry Gyles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Harry John Willmott Gyles | ||
| Born |
28 June 1880 Carlton, Victoria | ||
| Died |
2 February 1959 (aged 78) Parkville, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Richmond Juniors | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1897 | Carlton | 1 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1897. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
One of his sons, Nathaniel Thomas Gyles, who served in the RAAF in World War II, was killed in action in Europe.[2]
Municipal councillor
He was a councillor with the Essendon City Council for 12 years, and was Mayor in 1942–1943.
