Background
Gardiner came from a footballing family, his father John had played for Carlton, and his brother Jack also played for Melbourne and Carlton.
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Vin Gardiner
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Gardiner began his career with Melbourne, but only played two games for the Demons in 1905. Gardiner then made his debut for the Carlton Football Club in round 3 of the 1907 season. In his second season, 1908, Gardiner was part of Carlton"s premiership winning team
He was also the club"s leading goalkicker that season.
He left the Blues at the end of the 1917 season. He also played cricket for Carlton, appearing in 109 first XI matches between 1905/06 and 1923/24.
Achievements
Membership
Gardiner was made a life member of Carlton in 1949.
