Horrie Farmer (footballer, born 1888)
Charles Horace Farmer (6 October 1888 – 27 April 1934) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Horrie Farmer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Charles Horace Farmer | ||
| Date of birth | 6 October 1888 | ||
| Place of birth | Eaglehawk, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 27 April 1934 (aged 45) | ||
| Place of death | West Gippsland Hospital | ||
| Original team(s) | St Kilda State School | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1907–1908 | St Kilda | 3 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1908. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Farmer came to St Kilda from the local state school and played with them for two seasons.[1] He made one appearance in the 1907 VFL season and another two in the 1908 VFL season.[2]
He spent the rest of his career at Prahran and Warragul.[3]
His brother, Roy Farmer, played for St Kilda as well and his son, also named Horrie, played in the VFL during the 1930s.
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- "AFL Tables: Horrie Farmer". afltables.com.
- The Argus,"Horrie Farmer's Death", 28 April 1934, p. 29
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