Harry Hollingshead
Carlton
AFL career
31 games33 goals
- Debut
- R7 1936 v STK13 June 1936
- Most recent
- R3 1940 v COL11 May 1940
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Kilmore in country Victoria, Harry Hollingshead was a tenacious utility who made a significant impact during his brief stint at Princes Park. Initially impressing as a dangerous flanker who combined brilliantly with legendary spearhead Harry "Soapy" Vallence, he later transitioned into a follower role where his outstanding foot skills and aggression became key assets. His career was defined by the 1938 Premiership, where he played as a ruck-rover in the Blues' triumph over arch-rivals Collingwood before his time in the VFL concluded at the end of the 1940 season. Although he played just 31 games, his contribution to the club's history was formally recognised when he was inducted as a Carlton Life Member.
Profile
- Born
- 22 Sept 1915
- Died
- 15 Apr 1998 (aged 82y 205d)
- Birthplace
- St Kilda, VIC
- Deathplace
- Brisbane, QLD
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 91 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1938
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Kilmore in country Victoria, Harry Hollingshead was a tenacious utility who made a significant impact during his brief stint at Princes Park. Initially impressing as a dangerous flanker who combined brilliantly with legendary spearhead Harry "Soapy" Vallence, he later transitioned into a follower role where his outstanding foot skills and aggression became key assets. His career was defined by the 1938 Premiership, where he played as a ruck-rover in the Blues' triumph over arch-rivals Collingwood before his time in the VFL concluded at the end of the 1940 season. Although he played just 31 games, his contribution to the club's history was formally recognised when he was inducted as a Carlton Life Member.