BirthJune 151984

Luke Hodge

Luke Hodge, Australian footballer

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When
Friday, June 15 198442 years ago
Category
BirthA notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Era
20th century · 1980s
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Person
Luke Hodge

At a glance

Born 1984-06-15.

Who they were

Luke Hodge is a former Australian rules football player who played with the Hawthorn Football Club and the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He played for the Hawthorn Football Club from 2002 to 2017, captaining the club from 2011 to 2016. In 2018, Hodge moved to the Brisbane Lions, before retiring in 2019.

Early life

Early life Hodge was born and raised in the Victorian town of Colac . He supported Richmond during his childhood, with his favourite player being Matthew Richardson . [ 1 ] He grew up playing football for local clubs Colac Imperials and Colac Tigers , before joining representative program Geelong Falcons . [ 2 ] ^ McFarlane, Glenn (29 June 2013). "Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge opens up to Herald Sun reporter Glenn McFarlane" . Herald Sun . News Corp . Retrieved 14 January 2020 .

Why this date

Luke Hodge appears on our June 15 calendar for 1984 as a birth entry.

June 15 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1977Death and funeral of Francisco Franco
  2. 1978Hussein of Jordan
  3. 1984Luke Hodge
  4. 1988Ariane 4
  5. 1991Mount Pinatubo
  6. 19911991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo
  7. 1992Supreme Court of the United States
  8. 19951995 Aigio earthquake
  9. 1996The Troubles
  10. 2006George W. Bush
  11. 2013June 2013 Quetta attacks

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June 15 1984 — 42 years ago, on a Friday.

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