Harold Gainger
Australian rules footballer, born 1909
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Harold John Gainger (23 June 1909 – 11 March 1988)[2] was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[3]
Ondit, Victoria
Melbourne, Victoria
| Harold Gainger | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Harold John Gainger[1] | ||
| Born |
23 June 1909 Ondit, Victoria | ||
| Died |
11 March 1988 (aged 78) Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Beeac / Terang | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1934–1936 | St Kilda | 25 (12) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1936. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Career
Gainger, who was originally from Beeac, had already spent a season as captain-coach of Terang, before coming to St Kilda in 1934.[4][5]
Described by former Geelong coach Lloyd Hagger as "one of the best ruck men in the Western District", Gainger also played at centre half-forward.[5][6] He played 14 of a possible 18 games for St Kilda, in the 1934 season and looked to leave the club the following year to coach Mortlake, but was unable to get a clearance.[7][8] Remaining at St Kilda, Gainger played seven league games that year, then only four in 1936.[7]
In 1937, Gainger went to Victorian Football Association club Sandringham, where he played for two seasons.[9][10]
