Harry Pears
Australian rules footballer
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Henry Ross Pears (28 July 1877 – 20 April 1912) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Geelong, Victoria
Melbourne, Victoria
| Harry Pears | |||
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Pears in 1906 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Henry Ross Pears | ||
| Born |
28 July 1877 Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Died |
20 April 1912 (aged 34) Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Port Melbourne | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 1902, Collingwood vs. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1902–1908 | Collingwood | 95 (78) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1908. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
Football
Although primarily a half forward flanker and forward pocket, Pears (known as "Midget") also spent some time as a rover.
Port Melbourne (VFA)
He played 33 Games (27 goals) for Port Melbourne over four seasons (1898-1901).[2]
Collingwood (VFL)
He played 95 Games (78 goals) for Collingwood over seven seasons (1898-1901).[3]
He kicked seven goals in a game against Geelong in his debut season and was a member of Collingwood's 1902 and 1903 premiership teams. Pears also played in a losing Grand Final in 1905.
Brunswick (VFA)
In July 1908, he was cleared from Collingwood to Brunswick,[4] and went on to play 35 Games (14 goals) for Brunswick over three seasons (1908-1910).
Death
Pears died on 20 April 1912, after playing a pre-season game for Port Melbourne.[5][6][7]
