Ernest Milner Barber (30 May 1895 – 29 February 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Ernie Barber | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Ernest Milner Barber | ||
Date of birth | (1895-05-30)30 May 1895 | ||
Place of birth | Horsham, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 29 February 1972(1972-02-29) (aged 76) | ||
Place of death | Cheltenham, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Williamstown Juniors | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1918–1919 | South Melbourne | 21 (28) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1919. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Barber, who played his junior football for Williamstown, was a forward for South Melbourne.[1] He kicked 20 goals in 1918, his debut season, a total bettered by only two teammates that year.[2] In just his 13th league game he played in a premiership, kicking a goal from the forward pocket in the 1918 VFL Grand Final win over Collingwood.[2]
South Melbourne Football Club 1918 VFL premiers | |
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