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Michael P. Blake

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Michael P. Blake

Victorian Football Association
DOB: 13 September 1874*
DOD: 02 January 1931
Games: 1
Career: 1893 - 1894

.*The Sporting Globe January 17 1931 said Mick was born 54 years ago which would be 1877.

Michael Patrick Blake ex Caulfield Collegians

Brother of Carlton captain Tom Blake, George Blake & James J. Blake

Played 1 game in 1893

1893 September 23
Carlton played Geelong at Geelong.
Michael Blake was not named in the original team squad. Six Carlton regulars were unable to play. Mick Blake played his one and only game as resting rover in the Carlton forward pocket.

1894 June 01
V.F.A. Permit Committee refused M. Blake's application to transfer to St.Kilda.

1895 May 02
V.F.A. Permit Committee grants M. Blake a transfer to St.Kilda.
Played with St. Kilda 1895 - 1896 playing 30 V.F.L. games and scored 5 goals with the Saints, 1897 - 1899.

Image: Trove; Sporting Globe January 17 1931

MICK BLAKE PASSES

The Sporting Globe's obituary.
To read http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article183011013

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