Dick Harris (Australian rules footballer)

Richard Dennis Harris (21 October 1911 – 30 September 1993) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1934 and 1944 for the Richmond Football Club. Harris played mainly as a rover and was highly successful in front of goals. He also represented Victoria at interstate football, playing a total of nine games for his state including the 1937 Perth Carnival.

Not to be confused with Dick L. Harris (1885–1945).
Dick Harris
Personal information
Full name Richard Dennis Harris
Date of birth 21 October 1911
Place of birth Warrnambool, Victoria
Date of death 30 September 1993(1993-09-30) (aged 81)
Original team(s) Warrnambool
Height 171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1934–1944 Richmond 196 (548)
1945–1947 Williamstown (VFA) 037 (141)
1947–1948 Yarraville (VFA) 034 0(91)
Coaching career
Years Club Games (W–L–D)
1944, 1964 Richmond 10 (4–6–0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1948.
Career highlights
  • Richmond Premiership Player 1934, 1943
  • Richmond Leading Goalkicker 1937, 1943, 1944
  • VFL Leading Goalkicker Medal 1937
  • Interstate Games:- 9
  • Richmond – Hall of Fame – inducted 2004
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com
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