About Allan Greenshields
Lived 1926 – 2016 (aged 90). Allan Greenshields was an Australian australian rules football player.
Allan John Greenshields (22 January 1926 – 28 June 2016) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and St Kilda in the VFL.
Although recruited from Pascoe Vale, Greenshields had also played football in Coburg prior to arriving at Carlton. He was a reserve in Carlton's 1947 premiership team but did not take the field during the game, and was a reserve in all but three of his games while with Carlton. Greenshields played more when he crossed to St Kilda, being used mainly as a half back flanker.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allan Greenshields?
Australian rules footballer
When was Allan Greenshields born?
Allan Greenshields was born on 22 January 1926 in Rainbow.
When did Allan Greenshields die?
Allan Greenshields died on 28 June 2016.
What was Allan Greenshields's occupation?
Allan Greenshields was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Allan Greenshields?
Allan Greenshields was Australian.
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· Wikipedia: Allan Greenshields
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