About Paddy Gilchrist
Lived 1889 – 1970 (aged 80). Paddy Gilchrist was an australian rules football player.
Paddy Gilchrist (10 November 1889 – 7 August 1970) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Gilchrist played as the ruckman in 37 games over four years with Collingwood, including the 1910 Grand Final win over Carlton. Gilchrist won a premiership in his first season in the VFL.
Gilchrist played only one game in his last season in the VFL, a win against Melbourne in round one, 1913.
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Who was Paddy Gilchrist?
Australian rules footballer (1889-1970)
When was Paddy Gilchrist born?
Paddy Gilchrist was born on 10 November 1889 in Richmond.
When did Paddy Gilchrist die?
Paddy Gilchrist died on 7 August 1970 in Heidelberg.
What was Paddy Gilchrist's occupation?
Paddy Gilchrist was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Gilchrist. https://biography.guide/paddy-gilchrist/
MLA: "Paddy Gilchrist." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-gilchrist/.
Chicago: "Paddy Gilchrist." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-gilchrist/.
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