Norm Smith
Australian football coach and player
Born
November 21st, 1915
109 years ago
Died
July 29th, 1973
52 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Australian rules football for the Melbourne Football Club from 1937 to 1949 and served as the team's captain from 1947 to 1949. Transitioned to coaching, leading Melbourne to a series of premierships and establishing a significant coaching legacy. Known for innovative strategies and team management, which contributed to Melbourne's dominance in the 1950s.
Captained the Melbourne Football Club
Coached Melbourne to six premierships
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