Frank Crawford
University
AFL career
36 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1908 v ESS2 May 1908
- Most recent
- R16 1911 v COL19 Aug 1911
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Geelong College, Frank Crawford was a foundation player for University when the club entered the VFL in 1908. A steady hand in the Students' lineup, he balanced the rigours of elite football with the demands of a medical degree, appearing in 36 senior games over four seasons. He failed to trouble the scorers during his career, playing primarily in a defensive capacity where he was known for his reliability rather than flair. Crawford retired from the league at the end of 1911 to focus entirely on his profession, eventually serving as a medical practitioner in Launceston and Ballarat before establishing a long-term practice in Richmond.
Profile
- Born
- 07 June 1887
- Died
- 03 July 1943 (aged 56y 26d)
- Birthplace
- St Kilda, VIC
- Deathplace
- Richmond, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Geelong College, Frank Crawford was a foundation player for University when the club entered the VFL in 1908. A steady hand in the Students' lineup, he balanced the rigours of elite football with the demands of a medical degree, appearing in 36 senior games over four seasons. He failed to trouble the scorers during his career, playing primarily in a defensive capacity where he was known for his reliability rather than flair. Crawford retired from the league at the end of 1911 to focus entirely on his profession, eventually serving as a medical practitioner in Launceston and Ballarat before establishing a long-term practice in Richmond.