Jack Regan

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Jack Regan (born September 12, 1912, died August 11, 1988) was an Australian rules footballer, who played 196 games with the Collingwood Football Club.

Regan was known as The Prince of Fullbacks. He was regarded by many as the greatest fullback of all time but, controversially, was denied a position in the AFL's Team of the Century.

He played in an era of great full forwards. His duels with Bob Pratt were legendary. He was a magnificent mark and a superb kick. Archival footage shows him using the now defunct drop kick for his kickouts. In slow motion they demonstrate his perfect balance and timing.

He served the Collingwood Football Club for many years and held the position of Club Secretary from 1969 until his retirement in 1977.

In 1996 Regan was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

[edit] Career highlights

Playing career:

• Collingwood 1930-41, 1943, 1946 (Games: 196 Goals: 3)

Player honors:

• 3rd Brownlow Medal 1934 (equal)
• Collingwood Best and Fairest 1936
• Collingwood captain 1940-1941, 1943
• Premierships 1935, 1936
• Collingwood Team of the Century
• "Champion of the Colony" 1938
• Victorian representative 14 matches (captain 1941)

[edit] References

• Colingwood Team of the Century
• Ross, John (1999). The Australian Football Hall of Fame. Australia: HarperCollinsPublishers, p. 112. ISBN 0-7322-6426-X. 
• AFL: Australian Football Hall of Fame

Preceded by Albert Collier

Copeland Trophy winner 1936

Succeeded by Des Fothergill