Denis Lanigan

Denis Lanigan (18 May 1874 – 1 February 1933) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood, Melbourne and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL). His name is also given as Dan Lanigan in some sources.[1]

Denis Lanigan
Lanigan in 1895 during his Collingwood VFA career
Personal information
Full name	Denis Lanigan
Date of birth	18 May 1874
Place of birth	County Tipperary, Ireland
Date of death	1 February 1933 (aged 58)
Place of death	Fitzroy, Victoria
Original team(s)	Collingwood Juniors
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1897	Collingwood	11 (3)
1898	Melbourne	16 (1)
1899	Carlton	14 (2)
Total		41 (6)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1899.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Lanigan holds a place in VFL/AFL history as the first player to compete for three clubs. His 11 appearances for Collingwood included two semi finals.[2] He then crossed to Melbourne and played in 16 of a possible 17 games for them in the 1898 VFL season.[2] A year later he was at another club, Carlton, with whom he made 14 appearances.[2]

References

1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
2. AFL Tables: Denis Lanigan