Danny Wheelahan (28 January 1903 – 30 August 1991) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the late 1920s.
| Danny Wheelahan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 28 January 1903 | ||
| Date of death | 30 August 1991 (aged 88) | ||
| Original team(s) | Ballan,[1] Bacchus Marsh | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1926–1930 | South Melbourne | 51 (4) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Wheelahan had a brief career with South Melbourne but won their Rohan Cup as the best and fairest player in 1929.[2] His brother Martin also played for South Melbourne.[3]
References
edit- ^ "1928 - Talented Wing Player". Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954). 5 May 1928. p. 6. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "South Melbourne Club. Dissatisfied with Districts". The Argus. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 3 December 1929. p. 10. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Replaced Brother". The Sporting Globe. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 20 August 1930. p. 8 Edition: Edition2. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
External links
edit- Danny Wheelahan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Danny Wheelahan at AustralianFootball.com
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