Paul Schmidt (footballer)

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Paul Schmidt
Personal information
Birth April 23, 1917,
Recruited from Princes Hill
Height and weight 178 cm / 79 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1937, Carlton vs. , at
Team(s) Carlton (1937-42) (1944)
  • 78 games, 228 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1944 season
Career highlights

Paul Schmidt (April 23, 1917 - 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL.

Schmidt was a half forward, he topped Carlton goalkicking every season from 1940 to 1942. His best season tally came in 1941 when he managed 77 goals, including 11 in Carlton's Round 16 game against St Kilda. He was a premiership player in 1938 and missed the 1943 season due to military commitments.

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