About Alf Gough
Lived 1884 – 1952 (aged 68). Alf Gough was an australian rules football player.
Alfred James Gough (4 June 1884 – 28 July 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club and Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He returned to Melbourne and played for Essendon Town and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).In 1914 he was the inaugural coach of the Hawthorn Football Club when they were accepted into the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Gough?
Australian rules footballer, born 1884
When was Alf Gough born?
Alf Gough was born on 4 June 1884 in Geelong.
When did Alf Gough die?
Alf Gough died on 28 July 1952 in Neutral Bay.
What was Alf Gough's occupation?
Alf Gough was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alf Gough (footballer, born 1884)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Gough. https://biography.guide/alf-gough/
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