About Ted Wade
Lived 1884 – 1966 (aged 81). Ted Wade was an australian rules football player.
Charles Edward Wade (22 December 1884 – 30 August 1966) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Wade played some of his early football with Richmond, then in the Victorian Football Association, but also appeared for Leopold. He started his VFL career at Melbourne and made his league debut in round three of the 1904 VFL season, against Fitzroy at the MCG. It would be his only senior game for Melbourne. On this occasion he finished on the winning side, giving South Melbourne their first premiership.
During the 1910 VFL season, Wade left Melbourne to join Bairnsdale Football Club, as club captain.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Wade?
Australian rules footballer (1884–1966)
When was Ted Wade born?
Ted Wade was born on 22 December 1884 in Port Fairy.
When did Ted Wade die?
Ted Wade died on 30 August 1966 in Glen Iris.
What was Ted Wade's occupation?
Ted Wade was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Wade (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Wade. https://biography.guide/ted-wade-australian-rules-football-player/
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