George Stuckey
George Stuckey was an Australian rules footballer who played with and captained the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League.Stuckey played as both a wingman and half back during his career in the VFA and VFL and was the first captain of Essendon in the VFL; and, when Essendon won the VFL premiership in 1897, he also became the first VFL premiership captain. He remained captain until the end of the 1900 season and was a premiership player again in 1901. During his career, he represented Victoria at interstate football.Cricket
A talented sportsman, in addition to his football career, Stuckey also played first-class cricket for Victoria.Athlete
In 1897, he won the 130-yard Stawell Gift, in 12.2 seconds, off a handicap of 12 yards.Family
His brother, Harry, was also a prominent cricket player for Victoria.Honours
In 2010, Stuckey was inducted into the Essendon Hall of Fame.