David Young

Athlete

1954 –

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Who is David Young?

David Young is a former Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne and Collingwood in the Victorian Football League.

Young, the 1974 'Best and Fairest' winner at South Adelaide, kicked 23 goals in his first season with South Melbourne in 1977. This included a six goal haul in just his third league game, against Fitzroy. During the 1979 season, Young crossed to Collingwood and played in a forward pocket in the 1980 VFL Grand Final loss. His time at Collingwood was cut short due to an achilles injury.

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Born
Apr 4, 1954

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on July 23, 2013

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