Vic Naismith
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Fullname
Victor Henry Naismith
Date of birth
1 May 1936
Date of death
26 October 2021 (aged 85)
Place of death
Moe, Victoria
| Vic Naismith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Victor Henry Naismith | ||
| Date of birth | 1 May 1936 | ||
| Date of death | 26 October 2021 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Moe, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Essex Heights | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1956–58 | Richmond | 31 (7) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1958. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Victor Henry Naismith (1 May 1936 – 26 October 2021[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
A talented sportsman at tennis, squash, golf and throwing events, Naismith was in contention to compete in the javelin at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, but injured his shoulder at work. He did however represent the VFL/VFA team in the Australian football exhibition match at the Games.[1]