About Chris Laird
Lived 1893 – 1968 (aged 75). Chris Laird was an australian rules football player.
Charles Norman Laird (20 May 1893 – 14 December 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Laird spent five seasons with South Melbourne and is best known for his performance in the 1918 VFL Grand Final. Playing in the forward pocket, Laird kicked three goals in the match including the match winner in the final minute when he soccered the ball through for a goal. Earlier in the season, Laird kicked three goals in the last five minutes of the match to help South Melbourne defeat Carlton Football Club.
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Who was Chris Laird?
Australian rules footballer
When was Chris Laird born?
Chris Laird was born on 20 May 1893 in Ballarat.
When did Chris Laird die?
Chris Laird died on 14 December 1968 in South Melbourne.
What was Chris Laird's occupation?
Chris Laird was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Laird. https://biography.guide/chris-laird/
MLA: "Chris Laird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-laird/.
Chicago: "Chris Laird." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-laird/.
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