Harry Pears
Collingwood · “Kirchin”
AFL career
95 games78 goals
- Debut
- R1 1902 v SME3 May 1902
- Most recent
- R9 1908 v SME20 June 1908
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Port Melbourne in 1902, Harry Pears wasted no time establishing himself as a vital component of Collingwood's early dominance. Standing at just 170cm and affectionately known as "Midget," he was a clever half-forward and rover who combined beautiful foot skills with a knack for winning contested ball in heavy traffic. His arrival coincided with a golden era for the club, and he featured prominently in the back-to-back premiership triumphs of 1902 and 1903, proving himself a dangerous avenue to goal with a seven-goal haul against Geelong in his debut year. Despite his on-field value, Pears' football life sometimes took a backseat to his livelihood; he famously missed the 1906 semi-final after travelling to Queensland for the shearing season. He eventually departed Victoria Park midway through 1908 to join Brunswick, leaving behind a legacy as a skillful dual premiership player who consistently performed when available.
Profile
- Born
- 28 July 1877
- Died
- 20 Apr 1912 (aged 34y 267d)
- Birthplace
- Geelong, VIC
- Deathplace
- Port Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1902, 1903
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Port Melbourne in 1902, Harry Pears wasted no time establishing himself as a vital component of Collingwood's early dominance. Standing at just 170cm and affectionately known as "Midget," he was a clever half-forward and rover who combined beautiful foot skills with a knack for winning contested ball in heavy traffic. His arrival coincided with a golden era for the club, and he featured prominently in the back-to-back premiership triumphs of 1902 and 1903, proving himself a dangerous avenue to goal with a seven-goal haul against Geelong in his debut year. Despite his on-field value, Pears' football life sometimes took a backseat to his livelihood; he famously missed the 1906 semi-final after travelling to Queensland for the shearing season. He eventually departed Victoria Park midway through 1908 to join Brunswick, leaving behind a legacy as a skillful dual premiership player who consistently performed when available.