Bert Mills

Bert Mills
Personal information
Full nameAlbert Edward Mills
Date of birth16 February 1910
Place of birthWahgunyah, Victoria
Date of death6 May 1984 (aged 74)
Original teamBethanga
Height/Weight180 cm / 86 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1930-1942Hawthorn196 (60)
Coaching career
YearsClubGames (W–L–D)
1940-1941Hawthorn36 (10-26-0)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1942 season.

Bert Mills (16 February 1910 – 6 May 1984) was an Australian rules footballer who played for and captained Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Mills usually played as a ruckman but was also used at centre half-back. He captained Hawthorn at various times during his career, starting in 1932, then the 1934 and 1938 seasons before his final stint from 1940 until 1941 which was as both captain and coach.[1] During his time at Hawthorn he won their Best and Fairest award three times, in 1933, 1935 and 1939.[1] He also represented Victoria in interstate football, doing so on 11 occasions.[1]

He was named on the back pocket in Hawthorn's official 'Team of the Century'.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.

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