Arthur Charles Wood (24 June 1898 – 14 May 1959)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for and coached South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Artie Wood | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Arthur Charles Wood | ||
Date of birth | 24 June 1898 | ||
Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 14 May 1959 | (aged 60)||
Place of death | Horsham, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Middle Park/City of Northcote | ||
Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Wingman | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1917–1923 | South Melbourne | 97 (14) | |
Coaching career | |||
Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
1921 | South Melbourne | 16 (5–10–1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1923. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Arthur Wood, known as 'Artie', was a wingman and made his debut during the 1917 season. He was a member of the South Melbourne premiership team of 1918.
He spent the 1921 season as playing coach, despite being aged only 25, and the club finished in seventh position.
References edit
- ^ "Artie Wood - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links edit
- Artie Wood's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Artie Wood at AustralianFootball.com