Is Tommy Hafey still alive?

Deceased (1931–2014)
Tom Hafey/Living or Deceased

When did Tommy Hafey die?

May 12, 2014
Tom Hafey/Date of death

Who did Tom Hafey coach?

Sydney Swans1986–1988
Geelong Football ClubHead coach, 1983–1985Collingwood Football Club1977–1982Richmond Football ClubHead coach, 1966–1976
Tom Hafey/Teams coached

What did Tom Hafey die of?

Cancer
Tom Hafey/Cause of death

During AFL Grand Final week in 2011, Hafey was awarded the “Coaching Legend Award” by the AFL Coaches Association. After a brief illness due to a secondary cancer, Hafey died at the age of 82 on 12 May 2014.

What kind of cancer did Tom Hafey die from?

While media reports talked of the much-loved Richmond premiership coach’s death last month to a nondescript cancer, his family and doctors, say it was advanced melanoma that claimed his life. “Dad’s idea of heaven was lying in the sun listening to the cricket all day down the beach with the radio full bore.

Where did Tom Hafey start his football career?

Tom Hafey was born and raised in Richmond. He began his football career with the East Malvern under 19 team before graduating to the senior side in 1950. He spent three years with the club, winning the best and fairest in 1952. Hafey was then invited to train at Richmond. At the time, the Tigers were in turmoil after legendary coach Jack Dyer quit.

Why was Tommy Hafey known as T shirt Tommy?

Hafey quit the Tigers and headed to one of the club’s arch-enemies, Collingwood. By then known as ‘T-shirt Tommy’, due to his penchant for wearing T-shirts regardless of the weather, he led the Magpies to five Grand Finals – the same number he took Richmond to. Yet he was heartbroken on each occasion.

When did Tom Hafey play for East Malvern?

Tom Hafey was born and raised in Richmond. He began his football career with the East Malvern under 19 team before graduating to the senior side in 1950. He spent three years with the club, winning the best and fairest in 1952.

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