Angus Abbey Explained

Angus Abbey
Fullname:Angus Maxwell Abbey
Birth Date:15 November 1925
Originalteam:Waratah (FDFL)
Statsend:1954
Years1:1949–1954
Club1:Footscray
Games Goals1:78 (0)
Careerhighlights:
  • Premiership player, 1954
  • Best clubman award, 1954

Angus Maxwell Abbey (born 15 November 1925) is a former Australian rules football player who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Abbey played mainly as a defender, and was the unused twentieth man in Footscray's 1954 premiership team.[1] He played his only junior football year with Waratah in the Footscray District League. His playing measurements were 180 cm and 82.5 kg, which are identical to those of his son Ross who also played for Footscray from 1971 to 1981. He retired from VFL football in 1954, having played 78 games.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arthur. Darren. 4 April 2004. Angus Abbey. 2021-09-11. afl.com.au. en.