Paul Schmidt (footballer)
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Fullname
Paul Bernard Schmidt
Date of birth
23 April 1917
Place of birth
Korumburra, Victoria
Date of death
17 June 1961 (aged 44)
| Paul Schmidt | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Paul Bernard Schmidt | ||
| Date of birth | 23 April 1917 | ||
| Place of birth | Korumburra, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 17 June 1961 (aged 44) | ||
| Place of death | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Princes Hill | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1937–1944 | Carlton | 78 (228) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1944. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Paul Bernard Schmidt (23 April 1917 – 17 June 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL.
Schmidt was a half forward, he topped Carlton goalkicking every season from 1940 to 1942. His best season tally came in 1941 when he managed 77 goals, including 11 in Carlton's Round 16 game against St Kilda. He was a premiership player in 1938 and missed the 1943 season due to military commitments.
Schmidt moved to Tasmania to captain-coach the Devonport Football Club in the North West Football Union in 1945.[1]
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He died on 17 June 1961, and was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery.[2]
