R.I.P. Fred Flanagan
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:20 pmCHAMPION centre half-forward Fred Flanagan, who captained Geelong to the 1951 and 1952 VFL premierships, has died at the age of 88.
The Cats side of the early 50's was one of the best of all time. Back to back premiers in 1951-52, The most consecutive unbeaten matches in VFL/AFL history (26 from 1952-53) and also the record for most unbeaten matches in a row (23 1952-53). Fred and Reg's Cats had a bumper year in 1952 with the Brownlow going to South Australian Bernie Smith and George Goninon picking up the 'Coleman' from um...Coleman.
The Catters were minor premiers from 1951-54 until they were supplanted by an even greater force...Norm Smith's mighty Melbourne.regards,
REB