Leo Bird
Leo James Bird (17 September 1908 – 6 August 1990) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [1]
| Leo Bird | |||
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![]() Bird during his Collingwood career | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Leo James Bird | ||
| Date of birth | 17 September 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Collingwood, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 6 August 1990 (aged 81) | ||
| Original team(s) | Collingwood District | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1929–30 | Collingwood | 16 (10) | |
| 1931 | Fitzroy | 8 (2) | |
| Total | 24 (12) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1931. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
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- Leo Bird's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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