A TRIBUTE TO SYD TATE 1925-2015
Sad news has come to hand regarding the death of one of Yallourn’s finest footballers Syd Tate. Syd passed away on May 16th this year at the age of 90 years.
Syd, born in England, played with Yallourn Football Club in those years immediately after World War: 2. In 1947 he was signed by Geelong FC and played 85 games with the Cats, mainly as a rover or wingman, and kicked 13 goals. The highlight of Syd’s career was being a member of the Geelong team that won the 1951 VFL premiership.
After retiring from VFL football, Syd coached Wagga Wagga and later took charge of the Geelong Reserves.
The funeral service for Syd was held at the Church of Christ in Geelong on the 21st May 2015.
Virtual Yallourn readers and friends extend belated condolences to the Tate family.
Yallourn Football Club YFC - Syd Tate
A rare photograph of former Yallourn wingman, Syd Tate.
Syd went on to become a start at Geelong FC. This photo was published in the VFL Football Records in 1951.
Yallourn Football Club YFC - Syd Tate
Ex-Yallourn footballer, Syd Tate, in action at Geelong.
Source: Kornies Football Cards