David James Baxter (15 December 1910 – 2 December 1978)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1934 and 1936 for the Richmond Football Club.
Dave Baxter | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | David James Baxter | ||
Date of birth | 15 December 1910 | ||
Place of birth | Clare, South Australia | ||
Date of death | 2 December 1978(1978-12-02) (aged 67) | ||
Place of death | Edenhope, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Serviceton | ||
Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 80.5 kg (177 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1934–1936 | Richmond | 47 (53) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1936. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Baxter's son, David Junior, was a member of the Tigers' under-19s 1973 premiership side and his brother-in-law, Leo Merrett, was a member of Richmond's 1943 senior premiership team.
Baxter later served in the Volunteer Defence Corps as part of the Australian Army during World War II.[2]
Richmond Football Club 1934 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Bentley |
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