Harold Matthews
Harold Turner Matthews (7 December 1902 – 29 August 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the VFL.
| Harold Matthews | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Harold Turner Matthews | ||
| Date of birth | 7 December 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Brighton, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 29 August 1986 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Brighton, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Brighton (VFA) | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1923–1924 | Brighton (VFA) | 34 (0) | |
| 1925–1932 | St Kilda | 136 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1932. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A defender, Matthews was the joint winner of the St Kilda Best Player award in 1926[1] and won it again the following season.[2] In 1931 he finished equal 9th in the Brownlow Medal count.
References
- The Argus, 9 December 1926
- The Argus, 4 May 1928
External links
- Harold Matthews's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Harold Matthews at AustralianFootball.com
- Harold Matthews' playing statistics from The VFA Project
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