Ernie Cameron

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Ernie Cameron
Personal information
Birth February 20, 1888,
Recruited from
Height and weight 173 cm / 71 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1905, Essendon vs. , at
Team(s) Essendon (1905-12)
  • 114 games, 55 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1912 season
Career highlights

Ernest J. "Ginger" Cameron (born February 20, 1888) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL. He was a premiership player for the club in 1911.

A rover, nicknamed "Ginger", he made his debut for Essendon in 1905. Cameron was a back to back Best and Fairest winner for Essendon, winning the award in 1911 and 1912. He was also named as the Champion of the Season in 1912.

After breaking his leg during the 1912 finals series he was forced to retire from the game at just 23.

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