About Doug Menzies
Lived 1915 – 1999 (aged 84). Doug Menzies was an australian rules football player.
William Douglas Menzies (28 January 1915 – 23 February 1999) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He joined Williamstown in June 1939 and played on the wing and was named amongst the best players in 'Town's 1939 premiership win over Brunswick at the MCG before a crowd of 47,098.
Menzies enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in September 1940 during World War II. He was discharged in March 1945 and returned to play two further games with Williamstown before retiring at the age of 30 with a total of 28 games and 2 goals in the royal blue and gold.
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Who was Doug Menzies?
Australian rules footballer (1915-1999)
When was Doug Menzies born?
Doug Menzies was born on 28 January 1915 in Newport, Victoria.
When did Doug Menzies die?
Doug Menzies died on 23 February 1999.
What was Doug Menzies's occupation?
Doug Menzies was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Menzies. https://biography.guide/doug-menzies/
MLA: "Doug Menzies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-menzies/.
Chicago: "Doug Menzies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-menzies/.
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