About Doug Oliphant
Lived 1911 – 1999 (aged 88). Doug Oliphant was an Australian australian rules football player.
Douglas Oliphant (29 January 1911 – 3 March 1999) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Perth in the Western Australian National Football League (WANFL) and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Oliphant had a decorated career at Perth, culminating in him being named as a follower in the club's official Team of the Century. Also used as a key forward, he was Perth's leading goal-kicker on four occasions, in 1930, 1931, 1932 and 1940. His 84 goals in 1931 was also enough to top the league's goal-kicking. Oliphant won two best and fairests for Perth and was runner up in the 1936 Sandover Medal, to George Moloney. He also represented Western Australia at interstate football on six occasions.
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Who was Doug Oliphant?
Australian rules footballer (1911–1999)
When was Doug Oliphant born?
Doug Oliphant was born on 29 January 1911 in Boulder.
When did Doug Oliphant die?
Doug Oliphant died on 3 March 1999.
What was Doug Oliphant's occupation?
Doug Oliphant was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Doug Oliphant?
Doug Oliphant was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Oliphant. https://biography.guide/doug-oliphant/
MLA: "Doug Oliphant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-oliphant/.
Chicago: "Doug Oliphant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-oliphant/.
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