Henry Ross 'Harry' Pears (28 July 1877 – 20 April 1912) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Harry Pears | |||
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![]() Pears in 1906 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Henry Ross Pears | ||
Date of birth | 28 July 1877 | ||
Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 20 April 1912(1912-04-20) (aged 34) | ||
Place of death | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Port Melbourne | ||
Debut |
Round 1, 1902, Collingwood vs. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1902–1908 | Collingwood | 95 (78) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1908. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
The son of Thomas Charles Pears (1825-1883),[1] and Catherine "Kate" Pears (1849-1930), née Mahoney, Henry Ross Pears was born in Geelong on 28 July 1877.
Although primarily a half forward flanker and forward pocket, Pears (known as "Midget") also spent some time as a rover.
He played 33 Games (27 goals) for Port Melbourne over four seasons (1898-1901).[2]
He played 95 Games (78 goals) for Collingwood over seven seasons (1898-1901).[3]
He kicked seven goals in a game against Geelong in his debut season and was a member of Collingwood's 1902 and 1903 premiership teams. Pears also played in a losing Grand Final in 1905.
In July 1908, he was cleared from Collingwood to Brunswick,[4] and went on to play 35 Games (14 goals) for Brunswick over three seasons (1908-1910).
Pears died on 20 April 1912, after playing a pre-season game for Port Melbourne.[5][6][7]
Collingwood Football Club 1902/03 VFL premiers | |
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1902: Collingwood 9.6 (60) defeated Essendon 3.9 (27), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1903: Collingwood 4.7 (31) defeated Fitzroy 3.11 (29), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
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