Chris Laird

Chris Laird

Personal information
Birth	20 May 1893
Height and weight	180 cm / 73 kg
Playing career¹
Team(s)	South Melbourne (1918–22) 59 games, 99 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1922 season

Chris Laird (born 20 May 1893) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Laird spent five seasons with South Melbourne and is best known for his performance in the 1918 VFL Grand Final. Playing in the forward pocket, Laird kicked three goals in the match including the match winner in the final minute when he soccered the ball through for a goal.

External links

• Chris Laird's statistics from AFL Tables

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Name	Laird, Chris
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Date of birth	20 May 1893
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