Daniel Francis Halloran (4 July 1954 – 17 February 2012) was an

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er who played with

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in the

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(VFL). After being recruited from

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, Halloran debuted for the Blues in 1975, playing 4 games. He played a further 10 games in 1976 and 1 more game in 1977. He was forced into retirement after breaking his ankle in an

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accident.No.31 evoked with Danny’s passing
He died in his sleep on 17 February 2012 from unknown causes. His father

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also played in the VFL in the 1930s.

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Danny Halloran's profile
at Blueseum 1954 births Carlton Football Club players Kyneton Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) 2012 deaths {{AFL-bio-1950s-stub