Chris Laird

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Chris Laird
Personal information
Birth May 20, 1893,
Recruited from
Height and weight 180 cm / 73 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1918, South Melbourne vs. , at
Team(s) South Melbourne (1918-22)
  • 59 games, 99 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1922 season
Career highlights

Chris Laird (born May 20, 1893) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the VFL.

Laird spent five seasons with South Melbourne and is best known for his performance in the 1918 VFL Grand Final. Playing in the forward pocket, Laird kicked three goals in the match including the match winner in the final minute when he soccered the ball through for a goal.

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