| Ben Sandford | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Albert Edward Sandford | ||
| Date of birth | 14 November 1877 | ||
| Place of birth | Lara, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 26 June 1942 (aged 64) | ||
| Place of death | Hamilton, Victoria | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1901–1903 | St Kilda | 31 (5) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1903. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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