Paul Schmidt (footballer)

Paul Schmidt
Personal information
Date of birth 23 April 1917
Date of death 17 June 1961(1961-06-17) (aged 44)
Original team(s) Princes Hill
Height / weight 178 cm / 79 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1937–1944 Carlton 78 (228)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1944.

Paul Schmidt (23 April 1917 – 17 June 1961)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL.

Schmidt was a half forward, he topped Carlton goalkicking every season from 1940 to 1942. His best season tally came in 1941 when he managed 77 goals, including 11 in Carlton's Round 16 game against St Kilda. He was a premiership player in 1938 and missed the 1943 season due to military commitments.

References

  1. ↑ "Paul Schmidt - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 11 December 2014.


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