About Dick Pollard
Lived 1913 – 1966 (aged 53). Dick Pollard was an Australian australian rules football player.
Allan William "Dick" Pollard (25 June 1913 – 10 November 1966) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Joseph William Pollard (1871–1940) and Alice Sophia Pollard (1877–1947), née Jones, Allan William Pollard was born at Korumburra, Victoria, on 25 June 1913.
He married Heather May Jones (1910–1998) in Leongatha, in 1941.
Football Cleared from Maffra to Footscray in May 1934.
Cricket He was also a well-performed cricketer.
Military service Pollard later served in the Australian Army during World War II.
Death He died at the Repatriation General Hospital, in Heidelberg, Victoria, on 10 November 1966.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Pollard?
Australian rules footballer
When was Dick Pollard born?
Dick Pollard was born on 25 June 1913 in Korumburra.
When did Dick Pollard die?
Dick Pollard died on 10 November 1966 in Heidelberg.
What was Dick Pollard's occupation?
Dick Pollard was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Dick Pollard?
Dick Pollard was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Pollard (footballer)
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