Blake

Blake was born in St Kilda, and played a single game for Carlton in Season 1905.

He came from St Kilda College (formerly Caulfield College) and actually started his VFL career with the Saints where he played 7 games in two stints with the Saints (4 games from 1897 to 1898, and 3 games in 1903).

1905 Friday July 21
"George Blake who played one match for Carlton this year, has decided to relinquish football.
He is one of the finest long distance runners of the State, and intends to make a determined effort to keep in the forefront of the harrier packs. " (Herald p4)

In 1907 George Blake was playing with Carlton feeder team Carlton District in the V. J. F. A.

Background Information
Blake passed away in 1946, aged 68.
Full name George Bernard Blake
Date of birth 4 September 1878
Place of birth St Kilda, Victoria
Date of death 6 February 1946 (aged 67)
Place of death Cheltenham, Victoria
Original team St Kilda College

Picture of George as an Athlete: George Bernard Blake (4 September 1878 – 6 February 1946) was an Australian sportsman who competed in the 1906 Intercalated Games and 1908 Summer Olympics as a long distance runner.

Sporting Globe Sept 09 (p5) 1922

George had three brothers who played for Carlton Tom Blake 1892 - 97 (68 games) (captain 1895 - 96), Michael P. Blake 1893 - 94 (1 game), James J. Blake 1890 - 92 (12 games).

HISTORY OF 10 MILE RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP RECALLED

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184798660

Obituary

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article178106303