Brian Holcombe | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Brian Holcombe | ||
Date of birth | 28 July 1941 | ||
Original team(s) | Mildura Imperials | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1961 | Carlton | 1 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1961. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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