About Tony Anderson
Lived 1942 – 2020 (aged 78). Tony Anderson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Thomas Garfield Anderson (31 January 1942 – 1 April 2020), known as Tony Anderson, was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the 1960s.
Anderson made his VFL debut with Melbourne in 1963 and would form an important part of their defence throughout the rest of the decade. He was a half back flanker in Melbourne's 1964 premiership side and by the time he retired in 1969 had amassed 75 league games.
Anderson died on 1 April 2020, at the age of 78.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tony Anderson?
Australian footballer (1942-2020)
When was Tony Anderson born?
Tony Anderson was born on 31 January 1942 in Glenelg.
When did Tony Anderson die?
Tony Anderson died on 1 April 2020.
What was Tony Anderson's occupation?
Tony Anderson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Tony Anderson?
Tony Anderson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tony Anderson (Australian rules footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Anderson. https://biography.guide/tony-anderson-australian-rules-football-player/
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