Bert Allen
Australian rules footballer and umpire
About Bert Allen
Lived 1887 – 1975 (aged 88). Bert Allen was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
Albert Victor Edward Allen (7 May 1887 – 4 June 1975) was an Australian rules football player and umpire. He played for Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). For a short period he was appointed to the VFL list of umpires.
Football career
Allen was recruited to Richmond from Preston and made his debut in round 3 versus University. Named at full-forward he snapped the match's first goal and scored another later but the Tigers were defeated by 15 points. The following week Allen played in his second and final VFL match. He kicked one goal and Richmond lost again this time by 26 points.
Richmond made four changes the following week including Allen who did not play for Richmond again.
Umpiring career
In 1915 Allen was briefly appointed to the VFL list of boundary umpires. He made his VFL debut in round 7 earning Heritage Number 100 when he officiated in the South Melbourne versus Melbourne match. He umpired his last VFL match, Carlton versus Richmond the following week.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bert Allen?
Australian rules footballer and umpire (1887-1975)
When was Bert Allen born?
Bert Allen was born on 7 May 1887 in Fitzroy.
When did Bert Allen die?
Bert Allen died on 4 June 1975 in Bentleigh.
What was Bert Allen's occupation?
Bert Allen was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
What nationality was Bert Allen?
Bert Allen was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bert Allen (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Allen. https://biography.guide/bert-allen/
MLA: "Bert Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-allen/.
Chicago: "Bert Allen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bert-allen/.
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