14 Facts About Keith Shea

Keith Sylvester Shea was an Australian rules footballer who played at high levels in both Victoria and Western Australia.

The son of Stephen Sylvester Shea, and Florence Kathleen Shea, nee Dowling, Keith Sylvester Shea was born at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria on 10 August 1914.

Keith Shea married Linda Jessie Elin Tuke on 25 November 1940.

Keith Shea polled well in the Brownlow Medal, the closest he came to winning was in 1934 where he fell 2 votes short with an equal 3rd placing.

Keith Shea finished 3rd again the following season in 1935 and equal fourth in 1937.

Keith Shea represented Victoria on 10 occasions during his time at Carlton.

Keith Shea was appointed coach of South Fremantle for the 1940 season.

Keith Shea accepted the coaching position at North Melbourne but Carlton would not give him a clearance.

Keith Shea was still legally tied to South Fremantle whom themselves would not clear him back to Victoria.

Keith Shea was fined while as Publican of the Notting Hill Hotel for selling alcohol out of hours.

Keith Shea returned to the VFL in 1945 as coach of Hawthorn on a three-year deal.

Keith Shea retired as a player at the season's end but staying on as coach in 1946.

Keith Shea was reappointed coach of North Albury for the 1951 season but died.

Keith Shea, who was a hairdresser by trade, died in the Albury Base Hospital on 27 February 1951, at the age of 37 following an operation in February 1951 in Albury, New South Wales.