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Full name
Russell Whelan
Known as
Russell Whelan
Born
2 December 1914
Place of birth
Balwyn, VIC (3103)
Died
21 August 1981 (aged 66)
Place of death
Newcastle, NSW (2300)
Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 30y 182d
Last game: 30y 182d
Height and weight
Height: 187 cm
Senior clubs
Hawthorn
Jumper numbers
Hawthorn: 16
State of origin
VIC