Dick Collinson
Australian rules footballer
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Richard John Collinson (28 May 1923 – 22 September 2013) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Richard John Collinson
Born
28 May 1923
Ballarat, Victoria
Ballarat, Victoria
Died
22 September 2013 (aged 90)
Original team
West Footscray
| Dick Collinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Richard John Collinson | ||
| Born |
28 May 1923 Ballarat, Victoria | ||
| Died | 22 September 2013 (aged 90) | ||
| Original team | West Footscray | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1947 | Footscray | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1947. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Collinson served in the Australian Army during World War II prior to playing with Footscray.[2]