Tommy Allen (Australian footballer)
Australian rules footballer (1914–1965)
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Thomas William Allen (10 September 1914 – 27 June 1965) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL),[1] and with Port Melbourne in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
Fullname
Thomas William Allen
Born
10 September 1914
South Melbourne, Victoria
South Melbourne, Victoria
Died
27 June 1965 (aged 50)
South Melbourne, Victoria
South Melbourne, Victoria
Original team
South Melbourne Districts
| Tommy Allen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Thomas William Allen | ||
| Born |
10 September 1914 South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Died |
27 June 1965 (aged 50) South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team | South Melbourne Districts | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1936–1938 | South Melbourne | 26 (8) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1938. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of William Allen, and Sarah Allen, née Archer, Thomas William Allen was born on 10 September 1914. He was the older brother of George Allen who also played for South Melbourne.[1] He died in South Melbourne on 27 June 1965.[2]
