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Full name
Thomas Henry Smith
Known as
Tom 'Red' Smith
Nickname
Red
Born
1 July 1830
Place of birth
Ireland (County Monaghan)
Senior clubs
Melbourne
State of origin
Ireland (County Monaghan)
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne | VFA | 1859-1862 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total | 1859-1862 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
The forgotten man of the quartet that framed the first set of rules of Australian football, Tom 'Red' Smith was an Irish-born classics master of Scotch College and an important contributor to the early game, as a participant (including as captain of Melbourne), a promoter within the public schools, and as an administrator.
Author - Adam Cardosi