About Brian McDonald
Lived 1927 – 1988 (aged 60). Brian McDonald was an australian rules football player.
Brian John McDonald (3 September 1927 – 14 July 1988) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Brian's inclusion at South Melbourne is documented in the Argus article "1950's Crop of New League Players Looks Good".
McDonald was also a professional runner, winning the 1956 Dandenong Gift in the lead up to the Stawell Gift.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian McDonald?
Australian rules footballer
When was Brian McDonald born?
Brian McDonald was born on 3 September 1927 in Collingwood.
When did Brian McDonald die?
Brian McDonald died on 14 July 1988 in Moonee Ponds.
What was Brian McDonald's occupation?
Brian McDonald was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian McDonald (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian McDonald. https://biography.guide/brian-mcdonald-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Brian McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-mcdonald-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Brian McDonald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brian-mcdonald-australian-rules-football-player/.
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