About Eddie Lane
Lived 1929 – 2018 (aged 88). Eddie Lane was an Australian australian rules football player.
Esmond James Lane (25 June 1929 – 28 May 2018 ) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1950s.
Lane was a rover and handy goalkicker. His best season came in 1954 when he won the South Melbourne Best and Fairest award and finished equal third in the Brownlow Medal. He topped the club's goal kicking in both 1954 and 1955.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Lane?
Australian rules footballer (1929-2018)
When was Eddie Lane born?
Eddie Lane was born on 25 June 1929.
When did Eddie Lane die?
Eddie Lane died on 28 May 2018.
What was Eddie Lane's occupation?
Eddie Lane was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Eddie Lane?
Eddie Lane was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Lane. https://biography.guide/eddie-lane-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Eddie Lane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-lane-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Eddie Lane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-lane-australian-rules-football-player/.
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