Vic Naismith Explained

Vic Naismith
Fullname:Victor Henry Naismith
Birth Date:1 May 1936
Death Place:Moe, Victoria
Originalteam:Essex Heights
Height:188 cm
Weight:92 kg
Statsend:1958
Years1:1956–58
Games Goals1:31 (7)

Victor Henry Naismith (1 May 1936 – 26 October 2021[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [2]

A talented sportsman at tennis, squash, golf and throwing events, Naismith was in contention to compete in the javelin at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, but injured his shoulder at work. He did however represent the VFL/VFA team in the Australian football exhibition match at the Games.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bartlett. Rhett. 10 November 2021. Vale Vic Naismith. 2021-11-10. richmondfc.com.au. en.
  2. 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.