John Leahy (footballer)
John Patrick Leahy (7 March 1941 – 23 November 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played two games for Melbourne during the 1961 season of the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| John Leahy | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Leahy | ||
| Date of birth | 7 March 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 23 November 1980 (aged 39) | ||
| Place of death | North Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | North Albury | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1961 | Melbourne | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1960. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
John Leahy was born in Geelong, Victoria to Alfred Ernest Leahy and Kathleen Leahy (née Gehrig)[2] on 7 March 1941.[1] He was one of four brothers, two of which also played for Melbourne during the 1960s – Brian played in the 1960 Melbourne Premiership team while Terry won Melbourne's best and fairest in 1966.
Football career
Leahy joined his brother Brian at Melbourne in 1961, wearing the number 30 guernsey. He played two games – The Round 12 draw with Fitzroy and the Round 13 loss to Hawthorn.[1]
Later life
At age 21 John married Nancy Faye Arthur and later had two children – Philip and Rodney.[2]
John Leahy died in North Melbourne on 22 November 1981. He was cremated three days later.[2]
References
- AFL Tables: John Leahy Statistics
- Victorian Death Certificate 27629/1980
External links
- John Leahy's playing statistics from AFL Tables