About Sam Snell
Lived 1911 – 2002 (aged 91). Sam Snell was an australian rules football player and police officer.
Sam Snell (8 May 1911 – 26 June 2002) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Snell, who was from Barooga in New South Wales, played much of his football at St Kilda as a centre half-back. He received eight Brownlow Medal votes in 1939.
After appearing in the opening round of the 1940 VFL season, Snell didn't play at all for the next four years.
He returned to the side in 1944. The following year spent some time up forward and was St Kilda's joint leading goal-kicker with 21 goals, the only goals on his career.
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Who was Sam Snell?
Australian rules footballer
When was Sam Snell born?
Sam Snell was born on 8 May 1911.
When did Sam Snell die?
Sam Snell died on 26 June 2002.
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Sam Snell was an australian rules football player and police officer.
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