Wylie Chambers (4 October 1928 – 9 August 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Wylie Chambers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Wylie Chambers | ||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1928 | ||
| Date of death | 9 August 1953 (aged 24) | ||
| Place of death | Royal Melbourne Hospital | ||
| Original team(s) | Williamstown Presbyterians | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1946–1950 | South Melbourne | 48 (7) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1950. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A utility from Williamstown Presbyterians, Chambers was just 17 when he made his VFL debut in 1946.[1]
After playing 11 games in his first season, he found himself stuck in the seconds during 1947 and requested for a transfer to Williamstown, which was refused by South Melbourne.[2]
Chambers, who was often used as a fullback, put together regular appearances in the seniors over the next three seasons before joining Oakleigh.[3]
In 1953, while working as a constable with Victoria Police, Chambers fell ill and died soon after at Royal Melbourne Hospital.[4]
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ The Argus, "South hang on to Chambers: wanted by VFA", 30 May 1947
- ^ "Wylie Chambers". AFL Tables.
- ^ The Argus, "Constable dies", 10 August 1953