John Myler Frederick Barnes (21 February 1921 – 13 May 1996) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Fred Barnes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Myler Frederick Barnes | ||
| Date of birth | 21 February 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Box Hill, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 13 May 1996 (aged 75) | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1946 | South Melbourne | 3 (2) | |
| 1947 | Hawthorn | 6 (0) | |
| Total | 9 (2) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1947. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Barnes also served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.[2]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ "World War II Roll: John Myler Frederick Barnes". Department of Veterans Affairs.
External links edit
- Fred Barnes's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Fred Barnes at AustralianFootball.com
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