Herb Matthews Sr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Herb Matthews Sr.

Australian rules footballer

Date of Birth: 02-Sep-1894

Place of Birth: St Andrews, Victoria, Australia

Date of Death: 02-Jun-1964

Profession: Australian rules footballer

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Herbert Edward "Herb" Matthews (2 September 1894 – 2 June 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne, Richmond and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). After being part of North Melbourne's strong Victorian Football Association (VFA) combination, Matthews had a slow start to his VFL career.
He made just one appearance in his debut season, at South Melbourne, which prompted him to cross to Richmond where he added only three more matches. When the war ended he tried to make a career in the league again and lined up for Melbourne in the 1919 season, rucking regularly for them during his four years at the club.
He made a return to South Melbourne in 1923, joining Roy Cazaly in the ruck and he played in a losing preliminary final. His son, Herbie Matthews, later won a Brownlow Medal and his grandson of the same name also played with South Melbourne.