About Denis Lanigan
Lived 1874 – 1933 (aged 58). Denis Lanigan was an australian rules football player.
Denis Lanigan (18 May 1874 – 1 February 1933) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood, Melbourne and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL). His name is also given as Dan Lanigan in some sources.
Lanigan holds a place in VFL/AFL history as the first player to compete for three clubs. His 11 appearances for Collingwood included two semi finals. He then crossed to Melbourne and played in 16 of a possible 17 games for them in the 1898 VFL season. A year later he was at another club, Carlton, with whom he made 14 appearances.
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Who was Denis Lanigan?
Australian rules footballer (1874-1933)
When was Denis Lanigan born?
Denis Lanigan was born on 18 May 1874 in Tullamain.
When did Denis Lanigan die?
Denis Lanigan died on 1 February 1933 in Fitzroy.
What was Denis Lanigan's occupation?
Denis Lanigan was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Denis Lanigan. https://biography.guide/denis-lanigan/
MLA: "Denis Lanigan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/denis-lanigan/.
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