Stan Wittman
Stan "Bunny" Wittman (1 June 1901 – 14 May 1994)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 1 June 1901 | ||
Date of death | 14 May 1994 92) | (aged||
Original team(s) | Rosedale | ||
Debut |
Round 3, 1924, Melbourne vs. Collingwood, at the MCG | ||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1924–1931 | Melbourne | 109 (132) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1931. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Wittman, who came to Melbourne from Rosedale, played his football across half forward. He was a member of Melbourne's 1926 premiership and kicked three goals in the Grand Final.[2] Two years later, Wittman kicked a career best season tally of 34 goals, helped by a six-goal haul against North Melbourne at the MCG.
Wittman was made a life member of the Melbourne Football Club in 1992.[3] He died in May 1994, the last surviving member of the team that won the 1926 premiership.[4]
References
- "Stan Wittman - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- "1926 Premiership". Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football Club. 23 July 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- "Demons for Life". Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football Club. 17 August 2005. Archived from the original on 27 December 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- "Good news on Pert injury". The Age. 16 May 1994. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
External links
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- Stan Wittman's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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