Bert Lucas
Australian rules footballer and coach, born 1922
About Bert Lucas
Lived 1922 – 1988 (aged 65). Bert Lucas was an Australian australian rules football player.
Albert William Leslie "Bert" Lucas (3 April 1922 – 21 February 1988) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Lucas had his early career interrupted by the war but managed seven appearances for Carlton in the 1944 VFL season. A ruckman, he played five seasons at South Melbourne and was joined at the club by his brother George in 1947. He took over from Jack Graham as South Melbourne captain in 1949 but held the position for just one year.
He left South Melbourne in 1951 to become captain-coach of Tasmanian club Sandy Bay. In 1954 he returned to Victoria, as playing coach of Nathalia.
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Who was Bert Lucas?
Australian rules footballer and coach, born 1922
When was Bert Lucas born?
Bert Lucas was born on 3 April 1922 in Collingwood.
When did Bert Lucas die?
Bert Lucas died on 21 February 1988 in Shepparton.
What was Bert Lucas's occupation?
Bert Lucas was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bert Lucas?
Bert Lucas was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Lucas. https://biography.guide/bert-lucas/
MLA: "Bert Lucas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-lucas/.
Chicago: "Bert Lucas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bert-lucas/.
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