Graeme McMahon facts for kids
Graeme McMahon (born 1940 – died 1 July 2014) was an important person in Australian rules football. He was a player and also a leader (an executive) for different clubs. He also held important roles in a big Australian company.
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Who Was Graeme McMahon?
Graeme McMahon was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He became well-known for his involvement in Australian rules football. He played the game and later helped manage football clubs. He also had a successful career outside of sports.
His Football Career
Graeme McMahon played over 100 games for the Prahran Football Club. This club was part of the Victorian Football Association (VFA). The VFA was a major football league in Victoria before the Australian Football League (AFL) became the biggest league. Playing over 100 games shows he was a dedicated and skilled player.
Leading the Essendon Bombers
After his playing days, Graeme McMahon took on leadership roles. He became the chairman of the Essendon Bombers. This was in the Australian Football League (AFL), which is the top football league in Australia. He was chairman from 1996 to 2003. As chairman, he helped guide the club and make important decisions.
Beyond Football: Business Leader
Graeme McMahon was not only a leader in football. He also had a big role in the business world. He was the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and chairman of Ansett Australia. Ansett Australia was a very large airline company in Australia for many years. Being a CEO and chairman of such a big company meant he was responsible for many important business decisions.
His Early Life and Passing
Graeme McMahon was born in 1940. He lived a full life, contributing to both sports and business in Australia. He passed away on 1 July 2014, at the age of 74, after an illness.
