About Peter Paterson
Lived 1916 – 1968 (aged 51). Peter Paterson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Peter George Paterson (27 July 1916 – 8 June 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of George Bell Paterson (1877–), and Helen Jane Crichton Paterson (1879–1966), née Berry, Peter George Paterson was born at Boort, Victoria on 27 July 1916.
He married Phyllis Ruth Patrick (1921–1981) on 12 December 1942.
Football Essendon (VFL) Paterson was recruited from Rochester via Barham and played with Essendon in 1938, 1939 and 1945.
Coburg (VFA) He transferred from Essendon to Coburg without a clearance from Essendon, and was granted a permit to play by the VFA on 1 August 1945.
Death He died at Hastings, Victoria on 8 June 1968.
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Who was Peter Paterson?
Australian rules footballer (1916–1968)
When was Peter Paterson born?
Peter Paterson was born on 27 July 1916 in Boort.
When did Peter Paterson die?
Peter Paterson died on 8 June 1968 in Hastings.
What was Peter Paterson's occupation?
Peter Paterson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Peter Paterson?
Peter Paterson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Paterson (footballer, born 1916)
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