About Syd Phillips
Lived 1874 – 1960 (aged 86). Syd Phillips was an Australian australian rules football player.
Sydney Wilfred Hastings Phillips (27 May 1874 – 25 August 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
After six years with St Kilda (spanning the time when they entered the VFL), Phillips took a role with the Perth Mint in late 1898 and moved to Western Australia where he was captain of the Perth Football Club for a few years. He later took up lawn bowls and became a state champion of both Victoria and Western Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Syd Phillips?
Australian rules footballer (1874–1960)
When was Syd Phillips born?
Syd Phillips was born on 27 May 1874 in Fitzroy.
When did Syd Phillips die?
Syd Phillips died on 25 August 1960 in Perth.
What was Syd Phillips's occupation?
Syd Phillips was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Syd Phillips?
Syd Phillips was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Syd Phillips. https://biography.guide/syd-phillips/
MLA: "Syd Phillips." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/syd-phillips/.
Chicago: "Syd Phillips." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/syd-phillips/.
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