About Sydney Sykes
Lived 1882 – 1949 (aged 67). Sydney Sykes was an australian rules football player.
Sidney Mellor Sykes (28 February 1882 – 19 August 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He also played for Victorian Football Association club Prahran, notably kicking 12.5 of his team's total of 12.17 in its match against , at Toorak Park, on 24 August 1907.
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Who was Sydney Sykes?
Australian rules footballer (1882-1949)
When was Sydney Sykes born?
Sydney Sykes was born on 28 February 1882 in South Melbourne.
When did Sydney Sykes die?
Sydney Sykes died on 19 August 1949 in South Melbourne.
What was Sydney Sykes's occupation?
Sydney Sykes was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sydney Sykes. https://biography.guide/sydney-sykes/
MLA: "Sydney Sykes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sydney-sykes/.
Chicago: "Sydney Sykes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sydney-sykes/.
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