Johnny Hart
Essendon
AFL career
4 games0 goals
- Debut
- R10 1911 v CAR24 June 1911
- Most recent
- R16 1911 v STK19 Aug 1911
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Bio
Born in the Victorian country town of Eganstown, Johnny Hart was a utility who briefly broke into Essendon’s formidable lineup during their celebrated 1911 premiership season. He made his debut in Round 10 against Carlton and managed to hold his spot for three consecutive weeks, playing his role in a dominant team without impacting the scoreboard. Hart earned a final reprieve later in the year during a massive 19-goal victory over St Kilda, yet he could not displace the established stars of the 'Same Olds' for the finals campaign. His top-level football career was ultimately short-lived, with his focus eventually shifting to the war effort where he served with the AIF during World War I.
Profile
- Born
- 01 Oct 1888
- Died
- 20 Feb 1966 (aged 77y 142d)
- Birthplace
- Eganstown, VIC
- Deathplace
- Seddon, VIC
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Bio
1 revisionBorn in the Victorian country town of Eganstown, Johnny Hart was a utility who briefly broke into Essendon’s formidable lineup during their celebrated 1911 premiership season. He made his debut in Round 10 against Carlton and managed to hold his spot for three consecutive weeks, playing his role in a dominant team without impacting the scoreboard. Hart earned a final reprieve later in the year during a massive 19-goal victory over St Kilda, yet he could not displace the established stars of the 'Same Olds' for the finals campaign. His top-level football career was ultimately short-lived, with his focus eventually shifting to the war effort where he served with the AIF during World War I.