Archie Richardson

Archie Richardson
Personal information
Full name H. Archie Richardson
Date of birth 18 July 1879
Place of birth Australia
Date of death 7 March 1981(1981-03-07) (aged 101)
Place of death California, United States
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1898–1901 St Kilda 17 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1901.

H. Archie Richardson (18 July 1879 – 7 March 1981) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1898 through 1901.[1] He served in the Australian Army during World War I, later moving to the United States and serving in the United States Army during World War II. He died at the age of 101 in March 1981 and, as of 2011, remains the longest-lived St Kilda player.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Archie Richardson". AFL Tables. 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-02.
  2. ↑ Holmesby, Russell (2011-02-24). "Oldest living player?". St Kilda Football Club. Retrieved 2011-12-02.


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