John Helmer (footballer)
John Neil Helmer (19 January 1938 – 14 August 1982) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
John Neil Helmer | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | John Helmer | ||
Date of birth | 19 January 1938 | ||
Place of birth | Mooroopna, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 14 August 1982 44) | (aged||
Place of death | Queenscliff, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Shepparton | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Utility | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1956–62 | Geelong | 50 (22) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Family
The son of Neil William Hans "Larry" Helmer (1912-1972), and Viola Veronica Helmer (1913-2001), née Gallagher, John Neil Helmer was born at Mooroopna, Victoria on 19 January 1938.
He was the nephew of Clyde Helmer.
He married Lesley Lorraine Wray (1940-2014).
Notes
- Holmesby & Main (2014), p.385.
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
- John Helmer's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- John Helmer at AustralianFootball.com
- John Helmer, at Boyles Football Photos.
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