Herbert Walter Naismith (9 October 1915 – 17 June 1995) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Herb Naismith | |||
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Naismith during his Collingwood career | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Herbert Walter Naismith | ||
| Date of birth | (1915-10-09)9 October 1915 | ||
| Place of birth | Clifton Hill | ||
| Date of death | 17 June 1995(1995-06-17) (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Reservoir, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Alphington Amateurs | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1938–46 | Collingwood | 75 (15) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1946. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
His father Wally Naismith, uncle Charlie Naismith and brother Alby Naismith also played in the VFL.[2]
Naismith also served in the Australian Army during World War II.[3]
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