Dick L. Harris
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Richard Leonard "Dick" Harris (born 14 October 1885) was an Australian rules football
er who played for Essendon
, Carlton
and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League
(VFL).
Harris was a defender and played his early football with North Melbourne
in the Victorian Football Association
(VFA). He joined Essendon in 1905 and made three appearances before crossing to Carlton the following season.
In the 1907 Semi Final against St Kilda, Harris was moved to full-forward and starred with three goals. As a result he remained near goals for the Grand Final and earned a premiership. He retired after the win but returned to action in 1909, now back in defense.
He finished his career at St Kilda where he played two seasons.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played for Essendon
Essendon Football Club
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, Carlton
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League
Australian Football League
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(VFL).
Harris was a defender and played his early football with North Melbourne
North Melbourne Football Club
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in the Victorian Football Association
Victorian Football League
The Victorian Football League which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association , taking its new name as from the 1996 season, is the premier Australian rules football league in Victoria The Victorian Football League (VFL) which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association...
(VFA). He joined Essendon in 1905 and made three appearances before crossing to Carlton the following season.
In the 1907 Semi Final against St Kilda, Harris was moved to full-forward and starred with three goals. As a result he remained near goals for the Grand Final and earned a premiership. He retired after the win but returned to action in 1909, now back in defense.
He finished his career at St Kilda where he played two seasons.