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George Hams

George Hams

Australian rules footballer (1928–2023)

George Edward Hams (29 July 1928 – 2 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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Hams was at Collingwood during a strong period for the club and participated in ten finals matches. Two of those were Grand Finals, back to back in 1952 and 1953, with the latter resulting in a premiership. He was seen mostly in the back pocket and retired in 1956 to pursue an engineering career.[1]

Hams died on 2 February 2023, at the age of 94.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 258. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
  2. [2]
    George Edward Hams AM obituary Archived 5 March 2023 at the Wayback Machine Bethel Funerals


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