George Hams
George Edward Hams (29 July 1928 – 2 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| George Hams | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | George Edward Hams | ||
| Date of birth | 29 July 1928 | ||
| Date of death | 2 February 2023 (aged 94) | ||
| Original team(s) | Ivanhoe Amateurs | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1948–55 | Collingwood | 108 (3) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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.[1]
Hams died on 2 February 2023, at the age of 94.[2]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 258. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
- George Edward Hams AM obituary Bethel Funerals
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