About Syd Dineen
Lived 1914 – 1989 (aged 75). Syd Dineen was an Australian australian rules football player.
Sydney Alfred Dineen (7 November 1914 – 10 November 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Dineen originally came from Preston and played three seasons for South Melbourne. He was on a half-forward flank in the 1936 VFL Grand Final, which South Melbourne lost to Collingwood.
His younger brother, Ken, also played for South Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Syd Dineen?
Australian rules footballer (1914–1989)
When was Syd Dineen born?
Syd Dineen was born on 7 November 1914 in Greensborough.
When did Syd Dineen die?
Syd Dineen died on 10 November 1989.
What was Syd Dineen's occupation?
Syd Dineen was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Syd Dineen?
Syd Dineen was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Syd Dineen. https://biography.guide/syd-dineen/
MLA: "Syd Dineen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/syd-dineen/.
Chicago: "Syd Dineen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/syd-dineen/.
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