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Alec Proudfoot

1906 – 1995

Australian rules footballer

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About Alec Proudfoot

Lived 1906 – 1995 (aged 88). Alec Proudfoot was an Australian australian rules football player.

Alexander Grenville Stewart Proudfoot (14 September 1906 – 24 June 1995) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club and Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family The son of Alexander George Proudfoot (1873–1943) and Mabel Clemence (May) Grenville (1880–1906), Alexander Grenville Stewart Proudfoot was born at Queenstown, Tasmania on 14 September 1906. His mother died when he was one month old and he moved with his father to Coopers Creek in Gippsland.

Proudfoot was the nephew of Collingwood player Bill Proudfoot.

Football Proudfoot initially travelled from Erica in Gippsland to play with St Kilda but after four senior appearances over 12 months he moved to Brunswick during the 1927 season.

After two strong season with Brunswick in the Victorian Football Association, Proudfoot transferred to Melbourne for the 1929 season. He made a single senior appearance in Round 14 before returning to Brunswick in 1930 and then moved to Coburg in 1932.

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Alexander Grenville Stewart Proudfoot

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alec Proudfoot?

Australian rules footballer (1906-1995)

When was Alec Proudfoot born?

Alec Proudfoot was born on 14 September 1906 in Queenstown.

When did Alec Proudfoot die?

Alec Proudfoot died on 24 June 1995.

What was Alec Proudfoot's occupation?

Alec Proudfoot was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Alec Proudfoot?

Alec Proudfoot was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alec Proudfoot

· Wikidata: Q18350933

· DBpedia: Alec Proudfoot

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