About Ernie Barber
Lived 1895 – 1972 (aged 76). Ernie Barber was an australian rules football player.
Ernest Milner Barber (30 May 1895 – 29 February 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Barber, who played his junior football for Williamstown Juniors FC, was a forward for South Melbourne. He kicked 20 goals in 1918, his debut season, a total bettered by only two teammates that year. In just his 13th league game he played in a premiership, kicking a goal from the forward pocket in the 1918 VFL Grand Final win over Collingwood.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernie Barber?
Australian rules footballer
When was Ernie Barber born?
Ernie Barber was born on 30 May 1895 in Horsham.
When did Ernie Barber die?
Ernie Barber died on 29 February 1972 in Cheltenham.
What was Ernie Barber's occupation?
Ernie Barber was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ernie Barber (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Barber. https://biography.guide/ernie-barber-australian-rules-football-player/
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