Charlie Laxton
Australian rules footballer
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Charles Frederick Laxton (9 April 1890 – 11 January 1964)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the VFL.
Fullname
Charles Frederick Laxton
Born
9 April 1890
Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne, Victoria
Died
11 January 1964 (aged 73)
South Yarra, Victoria
South Yarra, Victoria
Original team
Collingwood Districts
| Charlie Laxton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Laxton in 1914 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Charles Frederick Laxton | ||
| Born |
9 April 1890 Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Died |
11 January 1964 (aged 73) South Yarra, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Collingwood Districts | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1912–1921 | Collingwood | 147 (89) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1921. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
He was the younger brother of Harry Laxton and the son-in-law of Jack Roberts.[2]
Football
Laxton was a member of Collingwood premiership teams in 1917 and 1919. He also played in three losing Grand Finals. A rover who liked the stab pass, Laxton was a Victorian interstate representative in 1919 and 1920.
Death
He died on 11 January 1964.[3]
