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Hird joined Essendon's club committee in 1955–1958 and became treasurer for the 1959 and 1960 seasons. He became vice-president in 1965, before holding the position as president of the club from 1969 to 1975. |
Hird joined Essendon's club committee in 1955–1958 and became treasurer for the 1959 and 1960 seasons. He became vice-president in 1965, before holding the position as president of the club from 1969 to 1975. |
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The Allan T. Hird Stand was named in his honour at [[Windy Hill, Essendon|Windy Hill]] in Essendon, and he was an inaugural inductee into the club's Hall of Fame |
The Allan T. Hird Stand was named in his honour at [[Windy Hill, Essendon|Windy Hill]] in Essendon, and he was an inaugural inductee into the club's Hall of Fame, given Legend status, in 1996. |
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Hird was the father of [[Allan Hird, Jr.|Allan Hird Jr.]], who also had a brief playing career with Essendon. His grandson is former Essendon captain and coach [[James Hird]]. |
Hird was the father of [[Allan Hird, Jr.|Allan Hird Jr.]], who also had a brief playing career with Essendon. His grandson is former Essendon captain and coach [[James Hird]]. |