Pat Keary (Australian footballer)
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Keary (10 October 1901 – 20 February 1974)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2] Keary played in each of Hawthorn's first six seasons in the VFL.
| Pat Keary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Patrick Joseph Keary | ||
| Date of birth | 10 October 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 20 February 1974 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Fitzroy, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Hawthorn Juniors | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Back pocket | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1925–30 | Hawthorn | 61 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
After his VFL playing career, Keary managed the Hawthorn reserves for over 20 years and in recognition of his service the club named its reserves best and fairest award the Blue Keary trophy.[3]
Keary died in 1974.
References
- "Patrick Keary – Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.
- "League clubs select more new players". The Argus. Melbourne. 11 July 1947. p. 15.
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