Eric Vinar
Eric Vinar (31 May 1942 – 13 February 2016) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Eric Vinar | ||
Date of birth | 31 May 1942 | ||
Place of birth | Czechoslovakia | ||
Date of death | 13 February 2016 73) | (aged||
Original team(s) | North Ballarat | ||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1964 | Fitzroy | 8 (3) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Born in Czechoslovakia during World War II, Vinar and his family emigrated to Australia several years after the conflict, which had claimed the life of his father.[1] The family settled in Geelong.[1]
Vinar played senior football for North Ballarat, before joining Fitzroy in the 1964 VFL season.[2][3] He played eight senior games for Fitzroy that year.[4] All were in losses, it was the only winless season in the club's history.[4][5]
His brother, Paul Vinar, was a member of Geelong's 1963 VFL premiership team.[3][6]
References
- Craven, Denis (21 May 2009). "Tributes flow for big-kicking Cat Paul Vinar". Geelong Advertiser. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012.
- Carter, Ron (5 March 1964). "Two New Selectors Appointed at Fitzroy". The Age. p. 25. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- Kelly, Graeme (5 June 1964). "Melbourne Promotes McLean to Seniors". The Age. p. 20. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- "Eric Vinar - Games Played". AFL Tables. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
External links
- Eric Vinar's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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