Don McIntyre

Daniel Gordon "Don" McIntyre (5 March 1915 – 16 July 2013) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL. McIntyre played as a defender, usually in the back pocket. He won a Best and Fairest in 1937 and was the last surviving premiership player with Carlton in 1938.

Don McIntyre
Personal information
Full name Daniel Gordon McIntyre
Date of birth 5 March 1915
Place of birth Geelong, Victoria
Date of death 16 July 2013(2013-07-16) (aged 98)
Original team(s) Pakenham
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 77 kg (170 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1935–1942 Carlton 100 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1942.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A trained pilot, McIntyre flew operations in northern Australia and New Guinea during his service in the Royal Australian Air Force in World War II.

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