John O'Mahony | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | John O'Mahony | ||
Date of birth | 7 December 1931 | ||
Original team(s) | Camberwell Juniors | ||
Debut | Round 14, 1951, Hawthorn vs. St Kilda, at Junction Oval | ||
Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Halfback / Centre | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1951–1960 | Hawthorn | 112 (28) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1960. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
John O'Mahony (born 7 December 1931) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [1] He stayed with the club after retirement, first serving as an assistant coach, and later as the chairman of selectors. His grandson, Jarryd Blair, would later play for Collingwood.
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