Harry Pears

Henry Ross 'Harry' Pears (28 July 1877 – 20 April 1912) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Whilst his name was Henry he was known as Harry in his football career. Harry died in an in game accident.

Harry Pears
Pears in 1906
Personal information
Full name	Henry Ross Pears
Date of birth	28 July 1877
Place of birth	Geelong, Victoria
Date of death	20 April 1912 (aged 34)
Place of death	Melbourne, Victoria
Original team(s)	Port Melbourne[1]
Debut	Round 1, 1902, Collingwood vs. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1902–1908	Collingwood	95 (78)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1908.
Career highlights
2× VFL premiership player: 1902, 1903
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Although primarily a half forward flanker and forward pocket, Pears also spent some time as a rover. He kicked seven goals in a game against Geelong in his debut season and was a member of Collingwood's 1902 and 1903 premiership teams. Pears also played in a losing Grand Final in 1905.

Pears died on 20 April 1912, after playing a pre-season game for Port Melbourne.[2][3]

References

1. "Harry Pears". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
2. "WELL-KNOWN FOOTBALLER". Daily News. Perth. 20 April 1912. p. 12.
3. "DEATH OF A FOOTBALLER". The Herald (11, 376). Victoria, Australia. 20 April 1912. p. 6.

• Harry Pears's playing statistics from AFL Tables
• Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.