Pat Scanlan

Patrick James Scanlan was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family

The son of Michael Scanlan, and Mary Ann Scanlan, née Spall, Patrick James Scanlan was born at Cobden, Victoria on 7 July 1878.
He married Margaret Agnes Hogan in 1902. They had nine children; one of which, a son, died in his infancy.

Football

He made his debut for Melbourne, against St Kilda, at the MCG, on 25 June 1898. He played in another four senior matches in 1898, and one in 1899.

Death

He died at Elingamite, near Cobden, Victoria on 16 July 1938.