Peter J. Welsh

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Peter Welsh
Personal information
Birth 24 January 1954
Recruited from Yinnar
Height and weight 180cm / 90 kg
Death 18 July 2008
Playing career¹
Debut 1973, Hawthorn vs. , at
Team(s) Hawthorn (1973-78)
  • 79 games, 9 goals

Richmond (1980-84)

  • 46 games, 45 goals

Total 125 Games, 54 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of 1984 season
Career highlights

Peter James Welsh (24 January 1954 – 18 July 2008) was a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn and Richmond in the VFL.

A utility player who was used mainly in the back pocket, Welsh started his VFL career in 1973 with Hawthorn and played in their 1975 Grand Final loss to North Melbourne. He crossed to Richmond in 1980 and was a member of their side which won the premiership that season. Welsh was on occasions pushed forward and kicked 22 goals in 1981.

Welsh died on 18 July 2008 after a long illness.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Bartlett, Rhett (2008-07-19). "Mr Peter Welsh". Rhettrospective. Retrieved on 2008-07-19.
  2. ^ "Cancer claims Welsh", The Age, 2008-07-20, http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/cancer-claims-welsh/2008/07/19/1216163236105.html, retrieved on 20 July 2008 

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