Charlie Lee
Collingwood
AFL career
47 games13 goals
- Debut
- R2 1916 v CAR13 May 1916
- Most recent
- R18 1923 v MEL15 Sept 1923
Stats
Bio
A member of one of Collingwood's most significant dynasties, Charlie Lee was the younger brother of legendary goal-kicker Dick Lee and joined the club from local side Collingwood Juniors. While he lacked the sheer dominance of his famous sibling, he was a capable rover and forward pocket who carved out a specific niche in a successful Magpie lineup. Despite managing just 47 senior appearances over eight seasons—often battling for selection in a star-studded squad or hampered by injury—Lee possessed an enviable strike rate when it mattered most, playing a crucial role in both the 1917 and 1919 premiership victories. He remained a depth player for much of his tenure at Victoria Park, providing reliable service when called upon before retiring from VFL football following the 1923 season.
Profile
- Born
- 11 Aug 1896
- Died
- 15 June 1979 (aged 82y 308d)
- Birthplace
- Carlton, VIC
- Deathplace
- Ballarat, VIC
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1917
Bio
1 revisionA member of one of Collingwood's most significant dynasties, Charlie Lee was the younger brother of legendary goal-kicker Dick Lee and joined the club from local side Collingwood Juniors. While he lacked the sheer dominance of his famous sibling, he was a capable rover and forward pocket who carved out a specific niche in a successful Magpie lineup. Despite managing just 47 senior appearances over eight seasons—often battling for selection in a star-studded squad or hampered by injury—Lee possessed an enviable strike rate when it mattered most, playing a crucial role in both the 1917 and 1919 premiership victories. He remained a depth player for much of his tenure at Victoria Park, providing reliable service when called upon before retiring from VFL football following the 1923 season.