Pat Twomey (2 April 1929 – 22 November 1969)[1] was an Australian rules footballer, who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Pat Twomey | |||
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![]() Pat (right) with brother Bill at training (c.1947) | |||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1929-02-04)4 February 1929 | ||
Date of death | 22 November 1969(1969-11-22) (aged 40) | ||
Original team(s) | Heidelberg | ||
Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1947–49; 1952–53 | Collingwood | 55 (49) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1953. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Pat Twomey joined Collingwood in 1947. He had two stints with the Magpies, separated by a spell with country club Warragul. Twomey mainly played across the centreline or on a flank and started as a winger. He was tough, fast and a tireless contributor in his appearances for Collingwood, a long driving kick and good mark he was one of a set of three brothers in the 1953 Collingwood premiership side. He played his last game for the Magpies on the wing in the 1953 Grand Final.
Collingwood Football Club 1953 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Kyne |
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