Henry Ross 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).
Family The son of Thomas Charles Pears (1825-1883),Deaths: Pears, The Geelong Advertiser, (Tuesday, 20 March 1883), p.2. and Catherine "Kate" Pears (1849-1930), née Mahoney, Henry Ross Pears was born in Geelong on 28 July 1877.
Football Although primarily a half forward flanker and forward pocket, Pears (known as "Midget") also spent some time as a rover.
Port Melbourne (VFA) He played 33 Games (27 goals) for Port Melbourne over four seasons (1898-1901).Football, The Geelong Advertiser, (Saturday, 21 July 1900), p.3.
Collingwood (VFL) He played 95 Games (78 goals) for Collingwood over seven seasons (1898-1901).The Collingwood Team, The Weekly Times, (Saturday, 13 June 1908), p.25.
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.
Brunswick (VFA) In July 1908, he was cleared from Collingwood to Brunswick,'Kickero', "World of Sport: Football", The Herald, (Friday, 3 July 1908), p.2. and went on to play 35 Games (14 goals) for Brunswick over three seasons (1908-1910).
Death Pears died on 20 April 1912, after playing a pre-season game for Port Melbourne.Deaths: Pears, The Geelong Advertiser, (Monday, 22 April 1912), p.1.
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References Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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