Charles Norman Laird (20 May 1893 – 14 December 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Chris Laird | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Charles Norman Laird | ||
| Date of birth | 20 May 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 14 December 1968 (aged 75) | ||
| Place of death | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Paddington[1] | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1918–1922 | South Melbourne | 59 (99) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1922. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Laird spent five seasons with South Melbourne and is best known for his performance in the 1918 VFL Grand Final. Playing in the forward pocket, Laird kicked three goals in the match including the match winner in the final minute when he soccered the ball through for a goal.[2] Earlier in the season, Laird kicked three goals in the last five minutes of the match to help South Melbourne defeat Carlton Football Club.[2]
His twin brother Frank Laird also played for South Melbourne.[3]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ a b Atkinson, p. 40.
- ^ "OLD PLAYERS TO FORM ASSOCIATION". Record. Victoria, Australia. 7 August 1954. p. 6.
Sources edit
- Atkinson, G. (1982) Everything you ever wanted to know about Australian rules football but couldn't be bothered asking, The Five Mile Press: Melbourne. ISBN 0 86788 009 0.
External links edit
- Chris Laird's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Chris Laird at AustralianFootball.com
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