About Frank Samblebe
Lived 1915 – 1986 (aged 71). Frank Samblebe was an australian rules football player.
Frank Andrew Samblebe (28 January 1915 – 1 October 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Samblebe made his debut in 1937, he was recruited from Teachers College (V.A.F.A.) where he was studying to become a school teacher. He played most of his career playing off the back flank where he was required to run in straight lines. In 1939 Samblebe broke his arm against Fitzroy in round 4 and missed the rest of the season. He returned to the team in 1940. His employment with the Education Department as a school teacher kept him away for the 1941 and 1942 seasons.
He had one final hoo-haw in 1943 before retiring for good.
Samblebe was the principal of the Westall High School when the UFO incident occurred at his school.
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Who was Frank Samblebe?
Australian rules footballer (1915-1986)
When was Frank Samblebe born?
Frank Samblebe was born on 28 January 1915 in Cohuna.
When did Frank Samblebe die?
Frank Samblebe died on 1 October 1986 in Prahran.
What was Frank Samblebe's occupation?
Frank Samblebe was an australian rules football player.
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