George Bickford

DOB: 9 January, 1927
Died: 30 November, 2009

Debut: Round 5, 1945 against Geelong at Punt Road
Last Game: Round 19, 1952 against Collingwood at Victoria Park

Games: 126
Goals: 17
Career Statistics

From: Wesley College

Number: 16 1945-1952

Honours:
Premiership Player - 1948
Grand Final team - 1946
150 Heroes selection

After just five games in his debut season, the 6ft tall former captain of the Wesley College school side, was voted Most Improved Player in 1946 and played in the Demons losing Grand Final side.

One of the best in the 1948 Grand Final Replay victory, Bickford was known as a centreman with excellent disposal on his long kicks. The 1949 club annual report even described the centre combination of Bickford, Jackson and Dockett as one of the best the club had ever had.

Appointed vice-Captain in 1951 he held the role for two years before retiring at the end of 1952.

Bickford's son Stephen later played for the Demons and served on the board.

Media
"Vale George Bickford" - melbournefc.com.au 01/12/2009

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