Harold Craven

Harold Craven
Personal information
Full nameHarold Craven
Date of birth26 April 1895
Date of death26 November 1970 (aged 75)
Original teamNewtown[1]
Height/Weight174cm, 76kg
Position(s)Fullback
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1915, 1917-1924Geelong90 (17)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of Round 15, 2008 season.
Career highlights

Harold Craven (26 April 1895 - 26 November 1970)[2] was a player for Geelong in the VFL between 1915 and 1924. He captained the club in 1921 and 1922.[3] Despite his small size, he played most of his career at full back.[4] He was a boundary umpire for two league games in 1931.[5]

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Alec Eason
Captain of Geelong
1921-1922
Succeeded by
Bert Rankin

References

  1. "Geelong Beaten Again.". Geelong Advertiser (Vic.: National Library of Australia). 26 July 1915. p. 6. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  2. "Harold Craven - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  3. Geelong Football Club Honour Roll
  4. Harold Craven's profile at FullPointsFooty
  5. "Thomas Craven". AFLUA.

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