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Duggan Anderson

1924 – 2012

Australian rules footballer

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Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 88). Duggan Anderson was an Australian australian rules football player.

Douglas David "Duggan" Anderson (21 September 1924 – 7 December 2012) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the Western Australian National Football League (WANFL), and later served in a variety of administrative roles at the club. He suffered a serious accident on his family's farm in January 1947 and lost all the fingers on his left hand. Anderson not only recovered to play football again but also played the first game of the 1947 season.

Duggan was a noted defender and mostly played a centre half back where he was a solid contributor. In the Swan Districts Team of the Century Anderson is listed on the interchange bench. After retiring as a player Anderson remained involved in the club serving as a club committee member and club president.

He was inducted into the West Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Who was Duggan Anderson?

Australian rules footballer (1924–2012)

When was Duggan Anderson born?

Duggan Anderson was born on 21 September 1924 in Witchcliffe.

When did Duggan Anderson die?

Duggan Anderson died on 7 December 2012 in Murdoch.

What was Duggan Anderson's occupation?

Duggan Anderson was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Duggan Anderson?

Duggan Anderson was Australian.

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· Wikipedia: Duggan Anderson

· Wikidata: Q5312517

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