Past Thomas Re (1936-1937)

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Re: Thomas Joseph Re (1936 - 1937)

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Tom Re was all about brevity. The man with the shortest name in the history of football had a career to match. He played three games for Fitzroy in 1936 and 1937 before moving on to VFA club Coburg. For those who wonder, the derivation of the name 'Re', pronounced Ray, is Italian, from the Latin word rex, meaning king.

 

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Re: Thomas Joseph Re (1936 - 1937)

Thomas Joseph Re

Italian Connection: Father Italian-born
DOB: February 3, 1913 - DOD: Februay 5, 1996
Fitzroy Football Club (three games, 0 goals 1936-37)

After a brief stint with the Gorillas, Re joined Coburg, lining up with his lifelong mate and South Melbourne legend Bob Pratt. Re opted against surgery to rectify a turned eye and it didn't effect his football. Curiously, he boasts the shortest surname of any player in League history.