Dick Grimmond

Dick Grimmond
Personal information
Full name Richard James Grimmond
Date of birth (1938-07-06)6 July 1938
Date of death 24 October 2024(2024-10-24) (aged 86)
Original team(s) Albury
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s) Wingman
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1959–1964 Richmond 102 (6)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Richard James Grimmond (6 July 1938 – 24 October 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

From his debut in the fifth round of the 1959 VFL season until midway through the 1964 season, Grimmond did not miss a single game for Richmond.

Grimmond usually played as a wingman and after being appointed captain-coach of North Hobart in 1965, promptly steered the club to a Grand Final loss. He represented Tasmania in the 1966 Hobart Carnival.

Originally from Albury, he played for both Albury and Wodonga Football Clubs.[2]

Grimmond died on 24 October 2024, at the age of 86.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Vale Dick Grimmond". richmondfc.com.au. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Passing of a legend: Richmond Tiger and Border football great passes away, aged 86". The Border Mail. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.