Fred Sigmont
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Fullname
Frederick William Abercrombie Sigmont
Born
14 May 1873
Collingwood, Victoria
Collingwood, Victoria
Died
30 July 1950 (aged 77)
Parkville, Victoria[1]
Parkville, Victoria[1]
Years
Club
| Fred Sigmont | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Frederick William Abercrombie Sigmont | ||
| Born |
14 May 1873 Collingwood, Victoria | ||
| Died |
30 July 1950 (aged 77) Parkville, Victoria[1] | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1897 | South Melbourne | 6 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1897. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Frederick William Abercrombie Sigmont (14 May 1873 – 30 July 1950)[2] was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[3]
Originally from Carlton Juniors, Sigmont played six games with Williamstown Football Club in the 1894 VFA season. The next season he transferred to Carlton but did not make a senior appearance in his time with the club.[4] Sigmont played six times with South Melbourne in 1897, the inaugural VFL season, and took part in their first ever match in the league.
As a goal umpire, Sigmont officiated in the 1909 VFL Grand Final, which his former club won. In all he made umpired in 108 games, before retiring in 1915.
