About Herbert White
Lived 1907 – 1944 (aged 36). Herbert White was an australian rules football player.
Herbert James White (6 June 1907 – 8 April 1944) was an Australian rules football player at the Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football In 1926, he became one of the club's premiership players, under the auspices of captain-coach Albert Chadwick.
White made his debut against in Round 1 of the 1926 VFL season, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
He has been given the Melbourne Heritage Number of 439, based on the order of his debut for the club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herbert White?
Australian rules footballer (1907-1944)
When was Herbert White born?
Herbert White was born on 6 June 1907 in Preston.
When did Herbert White die?
Herbert White died on 8 April 1944 in Prahran.
What was Herbert White's occupation?
Herbert White was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Herbert White (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert White. https://biography.guide/herbert-white-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Herbert White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herbert-white-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Herbert White." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herbert-white-australian-rules-football-player/.
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