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
- ^ a b "Vale Dick Grimmond". richmondfc.com.au. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Passing of a legend: Richmond Tiger and Border football great passes away, aged 86". The Border Mail. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
External links
- Dick Grimmond's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Dick Grimmond at AustralianFootball.com
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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