Herb Naismith Explained

Herb Naismith
Fullname:Herbert Walter Naismith
Birth Date:9 October 1915
Birth Place:Clifton Hill
Death Place:Reservoir, Victoria
Originalteam:Alphington Amateurs
Height:185 cm
Weight:81 kg
Statsend:1946
Years1:1938–46
Games Goals1:75 (15)

Herbert Walter Naismith (9 October 1915 – 17 June 1995) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

He played cricket for Collingwood Cricket Club, then based at Victoria Park. Between 1930 and 1932 he played 9 first grade fixtures, taking 10 wickets at an average of 34.20. [2]

His father Wally Naismith, paternal uncle Charlie Naismith, maternal uncle Alf Dummett and brother Alby Naismith also played in the VFL.[3]

Naismith also served in the Australian Army during World War II.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 . Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim . 2014 . 10th . 978-1-921496-32-5 . BAS Publishing . Seaford, Victoria . 647.
  2. Web site: VCA 1st XI CAREER RECORDS 1889-90 to 2022-23 N-R. 2 June 2024.
  3. News: Who's Who in Football . Sporting Globe . Melbourne . 11 May 1940 . 14 June 2015 . 6. 2.
  4. Web site: World War II Roll: Herbert Walter Naismith . Department of Veterans Affairs.