Charles Vivian John McInnes (21 August 1916 – 3 December 1992) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL.
| Charlie McInnes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Charles Vivian John McInnes | ||
| Date of birth | 21 August 1916 | ||
| Place of birth | Nyah, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 3 December 1992 (aged 76) | ||
| Original team(s) | Tyntynder | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 1938, Carlton vs. Hawthorn, at Glenferrie Oval | ||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1938–1946 | Carlton | 118 (92) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1946. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A follower and half forward flanker, McInnes played many of his 118 games at Carlton as their 19th man. It was in that role that he played in Carlton's 1938 and 1945 premierships.
During his football career McInnes enlisted in the Australian Army to serve in World War II, serving for 16 months within Victoria.[1]
References
edit- ^ Cullen, Barbara (2015). Harder than football : league players at war. Richmond, Victoria: Slattery Media Group. p. 393. ISBN 978-0-992379-14-8.
- Charlie McInnes's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Blueseum page for Charlie McInnes
- Charlie McInnes at AustralianFootball.com
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