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The sculpture commemorates Australian Rules football player and coach, Ron Barassi.
Ronald Dale "Ron" Barassi Jr AM (born 27 February 1936) is a retired Australian Rules football player and coach. During a long and decorated career, Barassi has been one of the most important figures in the history of Australian football.
The Tattersall’s Parade of the Champions undertaking is a gift to the people of Australia by Tattersall's and is a focal point of the Yarra Park precinct.
Location
| Address: | Brunton Avenue, Outside Gate 4, Melbourne Cricket Ground, East Melbourne, 3002 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.820646 Long: 144.982155 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
| Artist: | Louis Laumen (Yarraville, VIC) |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | September-2003 |
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Ron Barassi A M
A champion player, inspirational Captain & Coach and strong advocate of the national competition.
Barassi played 254 games for Melbourne and Carlton from 1953 to 1969.
He coached in 514 games from 1965 to 1995 at Carlton, North Melbourne, Melbourne and Sydney.
AFL Hall of Fame legend whose career includes 10 premierships from 17 grand finals.
