Gary Lawson-Smith (né Gary Lawson Smith, born 30 June 1947) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Gary Lawson-Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gary Lawson-Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 30 June 1947 | ||
| Original team(s) | Central District | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1970–1971 | Carlton | 7 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1971. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He began his career as Gary Smith. Lawson was originally his middle name, before he changed his name from "Gary Lawson Smith" to "Gary Lawson-Smith" in 1970 to reduce confusion from a similarly named coworker.[2]
Notes edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 370. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
- ^ De Bolfo, Tony (31 January 2008). "Alias Smith and Lukimitis (aka Lawson-Smith and Lukas)". Carlton Football Club. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
External links edit
- Gary Lawson-Smith's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Lawson-Smith's profile at Blueseum