Dick Vernon
Australian rules footballer and umpire
About Dick Vernon
Lived 1878 – 1954 (aged 75). Dick Vernon was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
Richard Edward Vernon (28 December 1878 – 18 January 1954) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Vernon joined Collingwood from Boulder City in the Goldfields Football Association, which he captained in 1906 and played as a rover. He participated in finals at Collingwood in each of his three seasons and was a half forward flanker in their 1910 premiership team. Vernon also played in the losing 1911 Grand Final side.
In 1912, the season after he retired, Vernon umpired four VFL matches during the year as a field umpire.
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Who was Dick Vernon?
Australian rules footballer and umpire (1878-1954)
When was Dick Vernon born?
Dick Vernon was born on 28 December 1878 in Eddington.
When did Dick Vernon die?
Dick Vernon died on 18 January 1954 in Northcote.
What was Dick Vernon's occupation?
Dick Vernon was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
What nationality was Dick Vernon?
Dick Vernon was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Vernon. https://biography.guide/dick-vernon/
MLA: "Dick Vernon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-vernon/.
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