Fred Gilby
Frederick William Gilby (6 November 1907 – 6 November 1991) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Fred Gilby | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Frederick William Gilby | ||
| Date of birth | 6 November 1907 | ||
| Date of death | 6 November 1991 (aged 84) | ||
| Original team(s) | Coburg | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1925 | Coburg (VFA) | 2 (0) | |
| 1926–37 | Carlton | 179 (4) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1937. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Gilby, a half back flanker, played at Coburg in 1925 when they were in their first VFA season. He joined Carlton the following year and was a regular in the team for over a decade. Gilby played 12 finals during his career and appeared in the 1932 VFL Grand Final, which Carlton lost to Richmond.
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