George Hams Explained

George Hams
Fullname:George Edward Hams
Birth Date:29 July 1928
Originalteam:Ivanhoe Amateurs
Height:173 cm
Weight:76 kg
Position:Defender
Statsend:1955
Years1:1948–55
Club1:Collingwood
Games Goals1:108 (3)

George Edward Hams (29 July 1928 – 2 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Hams was at Collingwood during a strong period for the club and participated in ten finals matches. Two of those were Grand Finals, back to back in 1952 and 1953, with the latter resulting in a premiership. He was seen mostly in the back pocket and retired in 1956 to pursue an engineering career.

Hams died on 2 February 2023, at the age of 94.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bethelfunerals.com.au/etributes/george-hamsam/ George Edward Hams AM obituary