Maurie Fleming
- October 6, 1980
- 77 years
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|James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming MBE (1902 – 6 October 1980) was a long time administrator of the Richmond Football Club in Victoria, Australia.
He served as club secretary from 1940 until 1954 and then as president from 1958 to 1963.
Fleming was made a life member of the Richmond Football Club in 1942 and was awarded an MBE in 1959 "in recognition of service to charities in Victoria."
The Maurie Fleming Medal was awarded each season to the player who finishes third in the Richmond Football Club's best and fairest count.
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1.In what year was James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming born?
- A.1902correct
- B.1905
- C.1900
- D.1910
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming was born in 1902.
Source: biographical introduction
2.On what date did James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming die?
- A.6 October 1978
- B.12 September 1980
- C.6 October 1980correct
- D.15 November 1980
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming passed away on 6 October 1980.
Source: biographical introduction
3.James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming was a long-time administrator for which football club?
- A.Carlton Football Club
- B.Richmond Football Clubcorrect
- C.Essendon Football Club
- D.Collingwood Football Club
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming was an administrator of the Richmond Football Club.
Source: biographical introduction
4.What position did James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming hold at the Richmond Football Club starting in 1940?
- A.President
- B.Treasurer
- C.Secretarycorrect
- D.Coach
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming served as the club secretary from 1940 until 1954.
Source: administrative career section
5.Between which years did James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming serve as president of the Richmond Football Club?
- A.1963 to 1968
- B.1954 to 1958
- C.1958 to 1963correct
- D.1940 to 1954
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming served as president of the Richmond Football Club from 1958 to 1963.
Source: administrative career section
6.In what year was James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming made a life member of the Richmond Football Club?
- A.1942correct
- B.1954
- C.1940
- D.1959
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming was made a life member of the Richmond Football Club in 1942.
Source: awards and recognition section
7.What award was presented to James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming in 1959?
- A.Knight Bachelor
- B.CBE
- C.OBE
- D.MBEcorrect
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming was awarded an MBE in 1959.
Source: awards and recognition section
8.For what specific service was James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming awarded an MBE in 1959?
- A.Service to charities in Victoriacorrect
- B.Service to Victorian football
- C.Service to youth sports
- D.Service to the Richmond community
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming was awarded an MBE in recognition of his service to charities in Victoria.
Source: awards and recognition section
9.The Maurie Fleming Medal is awarded to which player at the Richmond Football Club?
- A.The player who scores the most goals
- B.The most improved young player
- C.The player who finishes third in the best and fairest countcorrect
- D.The best club captain
The Maurie Fleming Medal is awarded to the player who finishes third in the Richmond Football Club's best and fairest count.
Source: legacy section
10.In which Australian state was the Richmond Football Club located?
- A.Victoriacorrect
- B.New South Wales
- C.Queensland
- D.Western Australia
The Richmond Football Club is based in Victoria, Australia.
Source: biographical introduction
11.When did James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming's term as secretary of the Richmond Football Club end?
- A.1954correct
- B.1958
- C.1942
- D.1963
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming served as club secretary from 1940 until 1954.
Source: administrative career section
12.What is the full name of the administrator known as Maurie Fleming?
- A.James Maurice Flemingcorrect
- B.James Malcolm Fleming
- C.James Michael Fleming
- D.John Matthew Fleming
The person's full name is James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming.
Source: biographical introduction
13.The Maurie Fleming Medal is awarded during which timeframe?
- A.Every decade
- B.Every five years
- C.Each seasoncorrect
- D.Upon retirement
The Maurie Fleming Medal was awarded each season.
Source: legacy section
14.Which of these roles did James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming hold at the Richmond Football Club?
- A.Team Manager
- B.Club Captain
- C.Head Coach
- D.Club Secretarycorrect
James Maurice "Maurie" Fleming served as club secretary from 1940 until 1954.
Source: administrative career section
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