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Charlie Whitehead

1899 – 1972

Australian rules footballer

Australian rules football player
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About Charlie Whitehead

Lived 1899 – 1972 (aged 73). Charlie Whitehead was an australian rules football player.

Charlie Whitehead (18 May 1899 – 16 November 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and Sturt in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

Football Sturt (SAFL/SANFL) Whitehead played at Sturt with his brother Reg and they were both followers in the 1926 premiership winning team. He was club captain in the 1928 season.

A ruckman, Whitehead kicked 16 goals from the 11 interstate games which he played for South Australia, including matches at the 1927 Melbourne Carnival and 1930 Adelaide Carnival.

Sturt (SANFL) He finished his career back at Sturt, where he played for two more years.

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Important facts

Born
18 May 1899, Brighton
Birth century
19th century
Died
16 November 1972
Occupation
Australian rules football player
Also known as
Charles Cameron Leslie Whitehead

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charlie Whitehead?

Australian rules footballer

When was Charlie Whitehead born?

Charlie Whitehead was born on 18 May 1899 in Brighton.

When did Charlie Whitehead die?

Charlie Whitehead died on 16 November 1972.

What was Charlie Whitehead's occupation?

Charlie Whitehead was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charlie Whitehead

· Wikidata: Q5085699

· DBpedia: Charlie Whitehead (footballer)

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