Fred Elliott (footballer)
Frederick Clifford "Pompey" Elliott (7 April 1879 – 3 August 1960) was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Cigarette card of Elliott in 1905 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Frederick Clifford Elliott | ||
| Nickname(s) | Pompey | ||
| Date of birth | 7 April 1879 | ||
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 3 August 1960 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Mount Gambier, South Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Melbourne Football Club | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Follower | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1899 | Melbourne (VFL) | 12 (4) | |
| 1900–01 | Carlton (VFL) | 34 (7) | |
| 1902 | North Fremantle (WAFA) | -- (-) | |
| 1903–11 | Carlton (VFL) | 163 (79) | |
| 1912 | Footscray (VFA) | 1 (0) | |
| Total | 210 (90) | ||
| Coaching career3 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1909–1911 | Carlton | 47 (34–11–2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911. 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1911. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Fred was the first VFL player to reach 200 games and was elected to the Carlton Hall of Fame in 1988.
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