Dick L. Harris

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).

Dick Harris
Harris in 1910
Personal information
Full name Richard Leonard Harris
Date of birth 14 October 1885
Place of birth Carlton, Victoria
Date of death 31 October 1945(1945-10-31) (aged 60)
Place of death St Kilda, Victoria
Original team(s) North Melbourne (VFA)
Height 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 70 kg (154 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1905 Essendon 03 0(5)
1906–07, 1909–11 Carlton 58 (14)
1912–13 St Kilda 28 0(3)
Total 89 (22)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1913.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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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