Len Holland (28 March 1923 – 13 July 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Len Holland | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Leonard Holland | ||
| Date of birth | 28 March 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Newbridge, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 13 July 1989 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Heidelberg, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Newbridge | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1946–48 | South Melbourne | 33 (5) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1948. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
editThe son of Leslie Charles Holland (1893-1986), and Mary Holland (1885-1953), née Brett, Leonard Holland was born at Heidelberg, Victoria on 28 March 1923.
He married Geraldine Carmody.
Military service
editHaving enlisted at the age of 19 with his parents' permission, he served overseas with the RAAF as a radio mechanic during World War II.
Death
editHe died at the Repatriation General Hospital Heidelberg on 13 July 1989.[2]
Notes
edit- ^ Holmesby & Main (2014), p.404.
- ^ "Deaths: Holland". The Age. 14 July 1989. p. 18.
References
edit- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- World War Two Nominal Roll: Sergeant Leonard Holland (57674), Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- World War Two Service Record: Sergeant Leonard Holland (57674), National Archives of Australia.
External links
edit- Len Holland's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Len Holland at AustralianFootball.com