Gary Ablett Sr.
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About
Australian rules footballer best known for his 12-year career with the Australian club Geelong.
Before Fame
He played six games for Hawthorn in the early 1980s before joining Geelong.
Trivia
His numerous awards and his 1986 conversion to born-again Christianity led his fans to refer to him as "God."
Family Life
He and his wife, Sue, were married in 1985. The couple had four children, but later became estranged due to Ablett's mental health and substance abuse problems.
Associated With
He and Shannon Byrnes both spent good portions of their career with Geelong.
