Harry Clapson
North Melbourne
AFL career
7 games3 goals
- Debut
- R1 1925 v GEE2 May 1925
- Most recent
- R9 1925 v CAR27 June 1925
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Bio
A battle-hardened journeyman and Gallipoli veteran, Harry Clapson earned his spot in North Melbourne's inaugural VFL squad in 1925 after a decorated tenure in the VFA and South Australia. Standing just 165cm, the former Essendon Association captain was a courageous wingman and half-forward known for his "game" nature and ability to impact the contest despite his lack of height. He featured prominently in North's transition to the big league, bringing vital experience to the raw side as Shinboner #2, though injuries and age restricted the 30-year-old to just seven senior games in his solitary VFL season. Beyond his brief stint at the top level, Clapson's legacy is defined by his remarkable resilience, having returned from serious wounds in France during World War I to play elite football before serving his country again in the Second World War.
Profile
- Born
- 05 Mar 1895
- Died
- 06 June 1987 (aged 92y 93d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Lyneham, ACT
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Bio
1 revisionA battle-hardened journeyman and Gallipoli veteran, Harry Clapson earned his spot in North Melbourne's inaugural VFL squad in 1925 after a decorated tenure in the VFA and South Australia. Standing just 165cm, the former Essendon Association captain was a courageous wingman and half-forward known for his "game" nature and ability to impact the contest despite his lack of height. He featured prominently in North's transition to the big league, bringing vital experience to the raw side as Shinboner #2, though injuries and age restricted the 30-year-old to just seven senior games in his solitary VFL season. Beyond his brief stint at the top level, Clapson's legacy is defined by his remarkable resilience, having returned from serious wounds in France during World War I to play elite football before serving his country again in the Second World War.