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David Shaw (Australian footballer)

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David Shaw
Personal information
Date of birth (1938-10-29) 29 October 1938 (age 85)
Place of birth Ballarat
Original team(s) University Blues (VAFA)
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 79 kg (174 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1959–1968 Essendon 177 (55)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

David Shaw (born 29 October 1938, in Ballarat) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the VFL during the 1960s.

University Blues recruit David Shaw was a versatile player and made his senior debut in 1959. He played in four Grand Finals with Essendon over the course of his career, winning in 1962 and 1965.

Shaw remained actively involved with the Essendon Football Club after his playing days were over, serving on their committee and was club president from 1993 to 1996.

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