Date of birth 28 July 1877 Years Club Name Harry Pears | Original team(s) Port Melbourne 1902-1908 Collingwood | |
Date of death 20 April 1912(1912-04-20) (aged 34) Debut Round 1, 1902, Collingwood
v. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval | ||
Henry 'Harry' Pears (28 July 1877 – 20 April 1912) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Whilst his name was Henry he was known as Harry in his football career.
Although primarily a half forward flanker and forward pocket, Pears also spent some time as a rover. He kicked seven goals in a game against Geelong in his debut season and was a member of Collingwood's 1902 and 1903 premiership teams. Pears also played in a losing Grand Final in 1905.
Pears died on 20 April 1912, while playing a pre-season game for Port Melbourne.
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