Bob Briggs (Australian footballer)
Robert Ernest "Bob" Briggs (20 November 1883 – 6 July 1955) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Bob Briggs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Robert Ernest Briggs | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1883 | ||
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 6 July 1955 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Williamstown | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1909–1910 | Fitzroy | 26 (47) | |
| 1911 | St Kilda | 7 (7) | |
| Total | 33 (54) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Briggs, who was from Williamstown originally, made eight appearances for Fitzroy in the 1909 VFL season.[1][2] He didn't miss a single game in 1910 and was Fitzroy's leading goal-kicker with 30 goals.[2]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- AFL Tables: Bob Briggs
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