Harold Albiston
Hawthorn and Collingwood
AFL career
63 games0 goals
- Debut
- R9 1935 v CAR22 June 1935
- Most recent
- R6 1940 v MEL1 June 1940
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Kew in the amateur ranks, Harold Albiston began his league journey at Collingwood during their powerhouse mid-1930s era but found senior opportunities scarce, managing just a single appearance for the Magpies. Seeking a fresh start, he crossed to Hawthorn in 1936 where he united with his prominent younger brother Alec and quickly cemented his place in the senior side. A durable and disciplined back pocket player, Albiston became a model of consistency for the Mayblooms, notably stringing together 60 consecutive matches without ever troubling the scorers. His reliable service was brought to a premature halt during the 1940 season when he enlisted for military service in the Second World War, though the Albiston legacy at Glenferrie Oval continued decades later through his son, David.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Apr 1916
- Died
- 18 Jan 1990 (aged 73y 280d)
- Birthplace
- Warrnambool, VIC
- Deathplace
- McCrae, VIC
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
Teams
Family
- Son:David Albiston
- Brother:Alec Albiston, Ken Albiston
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Kew in the amateur ranks, Harold Albiston began his league journey at Collingwood during their powerhouse mid-1930s era but found senior opportunities scarce, managing just a single appearance for the Magpies. Seeking a fresh start, he crossed to Hawthorn in 1936 where he united with his prominent younger brother Alec and quickly cemented his place in the senior side. A durable and disciplined back pocket player, Albiston became a model of consistency for the Mayblooms, notably stringing together 60 consecutive matches without ever troubling the scorers. His reliable service was brought to a premature halt during the 1940 season when he enlisted for military service in the Second World War, though the Albiston legacy at Glenferrie Oval continued decades later through his son, David.