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Vic Naismith

Vic Naismith

Australian rules footballer (1936–2021)

Victor Henry Naismith (1 May 1936 – 26 October 2021[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [2]

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A talented sportsman at tennis, squash, golf and throwing events, Naismith was in contention to compete in the javelin at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, but injured his shoulder at work. He did however represent the VFL/VFA team in the Australian football exhibition match at the Games.[1]

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  1. [1]
    Bartlett, Rhett (10 November 2021). "Vale Vic Naismith". richmondfc.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 647. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
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