Brian Chisholm
Australian rules footballer (1938–2023)
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Brian Chisholm OAM (22 February 1938 – 31 May 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Brian Chisholm | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 22 February 1938 | ||
| Died | 31 May 2023 (aged 85) | ||
| Original team | Berrigan | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1960 | South Melbourne | 12 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1960. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Order of Australia
On 12 June 2023, Brian was posthumously awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of Berrigan.[2] His involvement in the community of Berrigan included:
- Berrigan Sports Ground Management Committee:
- President, 1996–2011 • Committee Member, 1980–2012. • Groundsman, 1970–2012.
- Berrigan Football Club:
- Vice President, 1987–1992. Committee Member, 1967–1993. • Member, Centenary Committee, 1994. • Player, 1954–1970. • Life Member, 1968.
- Murray Football League:
- Board Member, 1985–2002. • Tribunal Member, 1992–2004. • Member, 200 Club, 1968.
- Berrigan Cricket Club:
- Player, First division, 1956–1970. • Player, Second division, 1980–1987. • Life Member, 1993.
- Community:
- Former Member, Berrigan Show Society. • Former Member, Berrigan Golf Club.
- Awards and Recognition include:
- Australian Football League Volunteers Recognition Award, 2018. • Australian Sports Medal, 2000.[3]
