John Mahon (footballer)

John Mahon
Personal information
Full nameJohn Mahon
Date of birth12 February 1940
Original teamXavier College[1]
Height/Weight180 cm / 84 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1961-1965Collingwood60 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1965 season.

John Mahon (born 12 February 1940) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s.

After playing 30 games in his two years at Collingwood, Mahon injured his ankle in 1963 and made just one appearance that season.[2] He recovered to play all 23 games in 1964 and was Collingwood's centre half-back in the grand final side which lost to Melbourne.[2]

He played one more season with Collingwood and then joined Victorian Football Association club Prahran.[3]

The Mahon family used to own the Yarra Hotel in Abbotsford.[4]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. 2.0 2.1 AFL Tables: John Mahon
  3. The Age,"Preston negotiating for League player", 7 June 1967, p. 11
  4. The Age,"Pie fans' No. 1 draught pick", 27 September 2003, Paul Daffey