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CTV > A tribute to the 1958 premiership teamThe 1958 premiership team came together on Monday night to reminisce and celebrate their flag glory 50 years ago.
Over 200 people gathered in the Olympic Room at the MCG 50 years after the Magpies’ famous 13th premiership, a miraculous 18-point victory over the seemingly invincible Melbourne.
In what added to an already magnificent occasion, it was announced that the nine members of the 1958 team not already Life Members of the club would have the honour bestowed upon them at the Annual General Meeting later in the year, making all 1958 premiership heroes Collingwood Life Members.
A day earlier, the team as presented to the crowd on the Telstra Dome turf prior to the Magpies’ round 13 clash with the Bulldogs.
The players set to receive Life Membership are:
- Harry Sullivan
- Brian Beers
- Ken Bennett
- Ian Brewer
- Mike Delanty
- Bob Greve
- Barry Harrison
- Bill Serong
- Ken Smale
All players were in attendance on Monday night except for Errol Hutchison and Brian Beers, who were unfortunately away, while Ray Gabelich and Barry Harrison, both deceased, were represented by their respective wives Gwen and Serena.
For the record, the Magpies beat the Demons 12.10 (82) to 9.10 (64), denying Melbourne its fourth straight flag and protecting Collingwood’s record four consecutive premierships from 1927-30, a record that still stands today.
The 1958 Collingwood premiership team
B: Ron Reeves, Harry Sullivan, Ray Gabelich
HB: Kevin Rose, Mike Delanty, Peter Lucas
C: Brian Gray, John Henderson, Ken Turner
HF: Brian Beers, Murray Weideman, Bill Serong
F: Mick Twomey, Ian Brewer, Ken Bennett
Foll: Graeme Fellows, Barry Harrison, Thorold Merrett
Res: Ken Smale, Brian Greve
Coach: Phonse Kyne
Injured: Frank Tuck (c), Bill Twomey
CLICK HERE to read the match report of the 1958 Grand Final.
The 1958 premiership team is presented to the crowd prior to Collingwood's round 13 clash with the Western Bulldogs at Telstra Dome.
