Peter Welsh (footballer, born 1954), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Australian-rules footballer for Hawthorn and Richmond
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About Peter Welsh (footballer, born 1954)
- Peter James Welsh (24 January 1954 – 18 July 2008) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). A utility player who was used mainly in the back pocket, Welsh started his VFL career in 1973 with Hawthorn and played in their 1975 Grand Final loss to North Melbourne.
- He crossed to Richmond in 1980 and was a member of their side which won the premiership that season.
- Welsh was on occasions pushed forward and kicked 22 goals in 1981. Welsh died on 18 July 2008 after a long illness.
- He was the son of Collingwood footballer Bill Welsh.
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