Past premiership player Terry Short has passed away in the Hervey Bay hospital, Queensland.
An Unley High School student, Short played 248 league games from 1961 – 1972 that included six grand finals and five premierships.
Winning the Club’s Best & Fairest medal in 1963 he was a superb reader of the play. Often underestimated by the opposition, Coach Jack Oatey knew Short’s value and included him in his Vintage 21, a combination comprising the best players to be coached by him.
Playing Record
Years: 1961-1972
Games: 248
Goals: 17
Vice Captain: 1965
Premierships
Member: 1966,1967,1968,1969,1970
Service Record
Reserves Coach: 1973
Achievements
Senior Colts Best & Fairest: 1960
Club Best & Fairest: 1963
Member: Jack Oatey Vintage 21 Team
Player Life Member: Sturt
Player Life Member: SANFL
Inducted Sturt Hall of Fame: 2009