Maurice Albert Young (born March 7, 1937) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn. Young developed into a strong ruckman. He played 71 senior games for Hawthorn between 1956 and 1960. He also played the Hawks' VFL finals campaign in 1957. In 1961, Maurice moved to Western Australia, and played with East Perth. He played in the losing East Perth's 1961 Grand Final side. Two years later he returned to Melbourne to be closer to family. Not required at Hawthorn Young spent 1963 playing for Oakleigh in the VFA. He later played in premiership teams at Moe in 1967 and Eaglehawk in 1968. Family He is the elder brother of Garry Young. Sources Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. References External links Maurie Young's playing statistics from WAFL Footy Facts 1937 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Hawthorn Football Club players East Perth Football Club players Oakleigh Football Club players Living people