Artie Wood
| Artie Wood | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Arthur Charles Wood | ||
| Date of birth | 24 June 1898 | ||
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 14 May 1959 (aged 60) | ||
| Place of death | Horsham, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Middle Park/City of Northcote | ||
| Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Wingman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1917–1923 | South Melbourne | 97 (14) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1921 | South Melbourne | 16 (5–10–1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1923. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Arthur Charles Wood (24 June 1898 – 14 May 1959)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for and coached South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Arthur Wood, known as 'Artie', was a wingman and made his debut during the 1917 season. He was a member of the South Melbourne premiership team of 1918.
He spent the 1921 season as playing coach, despite being aged only 25, and the club finished in seventh position.
References
- ^ "Artie Wood - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- Artie Wood's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Artie Wood at AustralianFootball.com
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