Bob Paterson
Geelong
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v ESS8 May 1897
- Most recent
- R2 1897 v MEL15 May 1897
Stats
Bio
A local foundation player, Bob Paterson transitioned with Geelong from the VFA to the newly formed VFL in 1897. Having already represented the club seven times during the 1896 season, he was selected for the Cats' historic debut league match against Essendon at Corio Oval. Paterson retained his place for the Round 2 visit to the MCG to face Melbourne but did not feature at senior level again, concluding his VFL career with just two appearances. He remained a lifelong resident of the Geelong area, eventually passing away in his hometown in 1960 at the age of 84.
Profile
- Born
- 10 Oct 1875
- Died
- 09 July 1960 (aged 84y 273d)
- Birthplace
- Geelong, VIC
- Deathplace
- Geelong, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA local foundation player, Bob Paterson transitioned with Geelong from the VFA to the newly formed VFL in 1897. Having already represented the club seven times during the 1896 season, he was selected for the Cats' historic debut league match against Essendon at Corio Oval. Paterson retained his place for the Round 2 visit to the MCG to face Melbourne but did not feature at senior level again, concluding his VFL career with just two appearances. He remained a lifelong resident of the Geelong area, eventually passing away in his hometown in 1960 at the age of 84.