About Alby Naismith
Lived 1917 – 1981 (aged 63). Alby Naismith was an australian rules football player.
Albert Henry Naismith (13 November 1917 – 14 June 1981) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Naismith was a forward, used in the pockets and at centre half-forward. An Alphington recruit, he was the leading goal-kicker for Hawthorn on two occasions, with 30 goals in 1938 and 25 goals in 1940.
His brother Herb Naismith played for Collingwood, as did their maternal uncle Alf Dummett. They were sons of Wally Naismith, a premiership player at Fitzroy (the club where Wally's twin brother Charlie also featured in the VFL).
Naismith later played for Oakleigh, as a full-forward.
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Who was Alby Naismith?
Australian rules footballer (1917-1981)
When was Alby Naismith born?
Alby Naismith was born on 13 November 1917 in Clifton Hill.
When did Alby Naismith die?
Alby Naismith died on 14 June 1981 in Yokine.
What was Alby Naismith's occupation?
Alby Naismith was an australian rules football player.
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