About Vic Donald
Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 77). Vic Donald was an Australian australian rules football player.
James Vickers 'Vic' Donald (17 February 1925 – 8 August 2002) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL), who hailed from Clifton Hill YCW.
After making his debut in 1948, round 18, Donald was injured in the 1948 VFL first semi final and missed out on selection in Collingwood's 1948 preliminary final loss to Melbourne.
Donald fractured his cheekbone in a practice match with Collingwood in April 1950, then trained with Richmond in late April 1950.
Donald later played with the Preston Football Club in 1950.
Donald was later captain-coach of the Bogong Football Club and led them to the 1955 premiership in the Ovens & King Football League.
Donald played with Wangaratta in the Ovens & Murray Football League in 1957 and 1958 and kicked 26 goals.
His grandson, Daryl Donald from the Wangaratta Football Club was drafted at No. 35 to Geelong Football Club in the 1991 AFL draft.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vic Donald?
Australian rules footballer (1925-2002)
When was Vic Donald born?
Vic Donald was born on 17 February 1925 in Millgrove.
When did Vic Donald die?
Vic Donald died on 8 August 2002 in Albury.
What was Vic Donald's occupation?
Vic Donald was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Vic Donald?
Vic Donald was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vic Donald. https://biography.guide/vic-donald/
MLA: "Vic Donald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vic-donald/.
Chicago: "Vic Donald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vic-donald/.
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