Murray Zeuschner

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Murray Zeuschner
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Full name Murray Zeuschner
Date of birth (1938-11-25) 25 November 1938 (age 82)
Original team(s) Stony Creek
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1962–67 Footscray 64 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1967.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Murray Zeuschner (born 25 November 1938) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Zeuschner was ruckman and defender. After an unsuccessful attempt to break into the senior Carlton side through their reserve team, he moved to Footscray and found a regular place in the side.

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