Mark Shea, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mark Shea

Australian rules footballer

Date of Birth: 24-Apr-1883

Place of Birth: Clunes, Victoria, Australia

Date of Death: 28-Mar-1939

Profession: Australian rules footballer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Mark Shea (24 April 1883 – 28 March 1939) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Shea, from East Melbourne's CBC Parade, could play a variety of positions but was most successful on the wing.
He started out at Fitzroy and competed in finals his first two years, including a Preliminary Final in 1902. Essendon secured his services in 1905 and was vice-captain for most of his time at the club.
He played from the half back flank in Essendon's losing 1908 VFL Grand Final side, of which his brother Paddy Shea was also part of.
Shea later served as a member of the Essendon committee.