Barney Herbert
Australian rules footballer
About Barney Herbert
Lived 1889 – 1949 (aged 60). Barney Herbert was an australian rules football player and police officer.
Bernard Vincent Herbert (20 February 1889 – 14 December 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1909 and 1921 for the Richmond Football Club. He served as Richmond's President from 1932 to 1935 and again in 1939.
He later became an inspector in the Victorian Police Force, and was awarded the 'Valour' award for bravery while on duty.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barney Herbert?
Australian rules footballer (1889-1949)
When was Barney Herbert born?
Barney Herbert was born on 20 February 1889 in Collingwood.
When did Barney Herbert die?
Barney Herbert died on 14 December 1949 in Coburg.
What was Barney Herbert's occupation?
Barney Herbert was an australian rules football player and police officer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barney Herbert. https://biography.guide/barney-herbert/
MLA: "Barney Herbert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barney-herbert/.
Chicago: "Barney Herbert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barney-herbert/.
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