Ted Heffernan
Australian rules footballer
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Edward Page Heffernan (16 May 1869 – 16 May 1904) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Edward Page Heffernan;
(later, Richard Page Heffernan)
(later, Richard Page Heffernan)
Born
16 May 1869
Gisborne, Victoria
Gisborne, Victoria
Died
16 May 1904 (aged 35)
Princes Hill, Victoria
Princes Hill, Victoria
Original team
Fitzroy Juniors
| Ted Heffernan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name |
Edward Page Heffernan; (later, Richard Page Heffernan) | ||
| Born |
16 May 1869 Gisborne, Victoria | ||
| Died |
16 May 1904 (aged 35) Princes Hill, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Fitzroy Juniors | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1894, 1896 | Carlton (VFA) | 23 (4) | |
| 1897 | Carlton (VFL) | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1897. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
Football
Carlton (VFA)
Recruited from Fitzroy Juniors in 1894, he played at least 23 senior games for Carlton in the VFA over three seasons (1894 to 1896).[8][9]
Carlton (VFL)
He played 2 senior games for Carlton in the VFL, including the team's first-ever match in the VFL's inaugural season, against Fitzroy, at the Brunswick Street Oval, on 8 May 1897.[10]
Death
He died at Princes Hill on his 35th birthday, 16 May 1904.[11]
