About Harold Rumney
Lived 1907 – 1987 (aged 80). Harold Rumney was an australian rules football player.
Harold Waldmere Rumney (16 May 1907 – 16 November 1987) was an Australian rules footballer.
Rumney was rejected by Carlton Football Club after 15 games in two seasons and transferred to Collingwood Football Club. His arrival at Collingwood was fortuitous. He played in the quartet of premierships, 1927–1930, as well as the 1935 premiership. He left Collingwood to coach Northcote in the VFA for season 1936 but returned to Collingwood in 1937. He regularly represented Victoria and won Collingwood's best and fairest award in 1931.
He played 15 games for Carlton, scoring 9 goals, and 171 games for Collingwood, scoring 28 goals.
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Who was Harold Rumney?
Australian rules footballer (1907–1987)
When was Harold Rumney born?
Harold Rumney was born on 16 May 1907 in Kyabram.
When did Harold Rumney die?
Harold Rumney died on 16 November 1987 in Mornington.
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Harold Rumney was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Rumney. https://biography.guide/harold-rumney/
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