COLLINGWOOD has inducted four of the AFL club's greats into their hall of fame. Ruckmen Les Hughes and Mick Twomey, centre Barry Price and defender Max Richardson were honoured at Collingwood's season launch at Crown Casino tonight, before a crowd of 900.
Hughes played 225 games from 1908-22, featured in three premiership sides, was vice-captain and also captained Victoria.
Twomey played 157 games from 1951-61, played in the Magpies' 1953 and 1958 flag-winning sides.
His two brothers and father also played for the club.
Richardson played 211 games from 1969-78, captained the Magpies in 1977 and played alongside brother Wayne in addition to playing two seasons with Fitzroy.
Price, a teammate of Richar dson's, played 158 games from 1966-75 and in 1979, was famed for his pinpoint passing to full-forward Peter McKenna
The Collingwood Football Club inducted four club greats into its Hall of Fame in front of 900 guests at the Season Launch in the Palladium Ballroom at Crown on Monday night.
The four inductees were Les Hughes, Mick Twomey, Max Richardson and Barry Price.
All those chosen are men who have made a profound contribution to the ongoing success of Collingwood, have given extraordinary service to the club, embody the spirit of Collingwood, and have displayed the qualities of a truly great Collingwood footballer – skill, courage and sportsmanship.
The committee also takes into account games played, state representation, premierships, club and individual honours and Copeland Trophies.
Les Hughes (deceased) DOB: 18 April 1884 Recruited from: Collingwood Trades Played: 1908-22 225 games 175 goals
One of our greatest ruckmen and one of football and Collingwood’s greatest characters and most popular figures. His career spanned 15 years, 225 games and no less than three premierships in 1910, 1917 and 1919. A Captain of Victoria in 1919 and 1920, Collingwood vice-captain in 1921 and one of the first genuine gentle giants of the game.
Mick Twomey DOB: 25 September 1931 Recruited from: Heidelberg Played: 1951-61 157 games 94 goals
In a decade of service he played 158 games and was one of the stars of the 1953 and 1958 Collingwood premiership teams. One of the most spectacular marks the game has seen and a great favourite of the Victoria Park faithful. A proud member of the famous Twomey family that has played such an important role in the history of the Collingwood Football Club.
Max Richardson DOB: 24 December 1948 Recruited from: South Fremantle Played: 1969-78 211 games 158 goals
A great Collingwood champion and servant of the club. Captain of the Collingwood Football Club in 1977. Played 211 games and kicked 157 goals and was regarded as one of the bravest players to have represented the Magpies. He represented Victoria over four years in 1973, 74, 75, and 77. A member of one of the most successful brother combinations to have played the game.
Barry Price DOB: 8 March 1949 Recruited from: Ararat Played: 1966-75 and 79 158 games 59 goals
Winner of a string of club honours including the Copeland Trophy in 1969. Played 158 games and kicked 59 goals and represented Victoria in 1970 and later served as skills coach at Collingwood. Together with Peter McKenna he formed one of the most deadly combinations in the history of the game. One of the true gentleman of the game and one of our club’s greatest champions.
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