Charles Ernest Naismith OBE (31 May 1881 – 2 November 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy. He was the twin brother of Wally Naismith.[1]
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Charles Ernest Naismith | ||
| Date of birth | 31 May 1881 | ||
| Place of birth | Prahran, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 2 November 1964 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Blackburn, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Clifton Hill | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1902, 1906–07 | Fitzroy | 29 (30) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1907. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
After his football career, he worked in the dairy industry and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in January 1954 for his services to the industry.[2]
Notes edit
- ^ "Football LEAGUE CLUBS HAVE PROBLEMS Graham May Have Broken Bone". The Argus. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 8 April 1940. p. 10.
- ^ "It's an Honour - Charles Ernest Naismith". Australian Government.
References edit
- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 8th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links edit
- Charlie Naismith's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Charlie Naismith at AustralianFootball.com
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