Dick Grimmond
| Dick Grimmond | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Richard James Grimmond | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1938 | ||
| Date of death | 24 October 2024 (aged 86) | ||
| Original team(s) | Albury | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Wingman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1959–1964 | Richmond | 102 (6) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Richard James Grimmond (6 July 1938 – 24 October 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
From his debut in the fifth round of the 1959 VFL season until midway through the 1964 season, Grimmond did not miss a single game for Richmond.
Grimmond usually played as a wingman and after being appointed captain-coach of North Hobart in 1965, promptly steered the club to a Grand Final loss. He represented Tasmania in the 1966 Hobart Carnival.
Originally from Albury, he played for both Albury and Wodonga Football Clubs.[2]
Grimmond died on 24 October 2024, at the age of 86.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Vale Dick Grimmond". richmondfc.com.au. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Passing of a legend: Richmond Tiger and Border football great passes away, aged 86". The Border Mail. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
External links
[edit]- Dick Grimmond's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Dick Grimmond at AustralianFootball.com
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.