Hugh Torney (footballer)
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| Hugh Torney | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 14 November 1909 | ||
| Date of death | 10 February 2000 (aged 90) | ||
| Original team(s) | Patchewollock | ||
| Debut | 1933, Essendon vs. Carlton, at Windy Hill | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1933–1943 | Essendon | 173 (81) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1943. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Hugh Torney (14 November 1909 – 10 February 2000) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.
A ruckman, Torney kicked with his left foot and formed a lethal combination during his career with rover Dick Reynolds. He had his finest season in 1940, winning the Essendon Best and Fairest award and finishing second in the Brownlow Medal count. His 24 Brownlow votes were at the time the most ever by a player not to win the medal. Torney was a premiership player in 1942 and also represented Victoria during his career.
External links
- Hugh Torney's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Profile at Essendonfc.com
- Brief biography
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