About Ted Thomas
Lived 1898 – 1965 (aged 66). Ted Thomas was an australian rules football player.
Edward Hazen Thomas (9 August 1898 – 8 May 1965) was an Australian rules football player at the Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
In 1926, he became one of the club's premiership players, under the auspices of captain-coach Albert Chadwick. Thomas made his debut against in round 1 of the 1921 VFL season, at the East Melbourne Cricket Ground. He has been given the Melbourne Heritage Number of 385, based on the order of his debut for the club. Originally from Oakleigh Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA), he returned there for the 1929, 1930 and 1931 seasons before returning to Melbourne for a final season in the VFL.
His grandson, Leon Baker, played for in the 1980s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Thomas?
Australian rules footballer, born 1898 (1898–1965)
When was Ted Thomas born?
Ted Thomas was born on 9 August 1898 in Yarrawonga.
When did Ted Thomas die?
Ted Thomas died on 8 May 1965 in Heidelberg.
What was Ted Thomas's occupation?
Ted Thomas was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Thomas (footballer, born 1898)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Thomas. https://biography.guide/ted-thomas-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Ted Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-thomas-australian-rules-football-player/.
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