5. | COLEMAN John Douglas (1.Ella1) was born 23 Nov 1928, Port Fairy VIC; died 5 Apr 1973, Dromana VIC; was buried Apr 1973, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner VIC. Other Events:
- Probate: 29 Mar 1974, Melbourne VIC
Notes:
A great Australian Rules footballer. Admired by many as the greatest ever Australian Rules full-forward in the VFL/AFL. He could mark spectacularly and was very accurate in kicking for goal. He topped the league goal kicking in 1949, 1950, 1952 and 1953, but his career came to a sudden end with a serious knee injury in 1954.
He won two premierships with Essendon in 1949 and 1950, and returned as a coach to win further premierships in 1962 and 1965.
Buried:
Plot: 2nd Ave Tree Gdn, #4
John married FERNANDO Reine Monica 3 Mar 1955, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Essendon VIC. Reine was born Abt 1932, Sri Lanka; died 14 Apr 1983, Fitzroy VIC; was buried 18 Apr 1983, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner VIC. [Group Sheet]
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