About Pat Scanlan
Lived 1878 – 1938 (aged 60). Pat Scanlan was an Australian australian rules football player.
Patrick James Scanlan (7 July 1878 – 16 July 1938) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Michael Scanlan (1836-1922), and Mary Ann Scanlan (1849-1930), née Spall, Patrick James Scanlan was born at Cobden, Victoria on 7 July 1878.
He married Margaret Agnes Hogan (1876–1964) in 1902. They had nine children; one of which, a son, died in his infancy.
Football He made his debut (kicking two of the team's five goals) for Melbourne, against St Kilda, at the MCG, on 25 June 1898. He played in another four senior matches in 1898, and one in 1899.
Death He died at Elingamite, near Cobden, Victoria on 16 July 1938.
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Who was Pat Scanlan?
Australian rules footballer
When was Pat Scanlan born?
Pat Scanlan was born on 7 July 1878 in Cobden.
When did Pat Scanlan die?
Pat Scanlan died on 16 July 1938 in Cobden.
What was Pat Scanlan's occupation?
Pat Scanlan was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Pat Scanlan?
Pat Scanlan was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat Scanlan. https://biography.guide/pat-scanlan/
MLA: "Pat Scanlan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-scanlan/.
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