Ernie Cameron

Ernie Cameron
Personal information
Date of birth 20 February 1888
Date of death 16 December 1946(1946-12-16) (aged 58)
Original team(s) St Mary's (VMFL)
Height/Weight 173 cm / 71 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1905–1912 Essendon 114 (55)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912 season.

Ernest J. "Ginger" Cameron (20 February 1888 – 16 December 1946) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was a premiership player for the club in 1911.

A rover, nicknamed "Ginger", he made his debut for Essendon in 1905. Cameron was a back to back Best and Fairest winner for Essendon, winning the award in 1911 and 1912.

After breaking his leg during the 1912 finals series he was forced to retire from the game at just 23.

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