Dick L. Harris Explained

Dick Harris
Fullname:Richard Leonard Harris
Birth Date:14 October 1885
Birth Place:Carlton, Victoria
Death Place:St Kilda, Victoria
Originalteam:North Melbourne (VFA)
Height:173 cm
Weight:70 kg
Position:Defender
Statsend:1913
Years1:1905
Club1:Essendon
Games Goals1:3 (5)
Years2:1906–07, 1909–11
Club2:Carlton
Games Goals2:58 (14)
Years3:1912–13
Club3:St Kilda
Games Goals3:28 (3)
Games Goalstotal:89 (22)

Richard Leonard Harris (14 October 1885 – 31 October 1945) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon, Carlton and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Harris was a defender and played his early football with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). He joined Essendon in 1905 and made three appearances before crossing to Carlton the following season.

In the 1907 semi final against St Kilda, Harris was moved to full-forward and starred with three goals. As a result, he remained near goals for the Grand Final and earned a premiership. He retired after the win but returned to action in 1909, now back in defence.

He finished his career at St Kilda where he played two seasons.

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