1. Sergio Valentino Silvagni was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League, mostly as a ruck-rover.
15 Facts About Sergio Silvagni
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The son of Italian immigrants Giacomo Silvagni and his wife Antonia, Sergio lived with his parents and sister Milena in a single fronted dwelling in Canning Street, Carlton, very close to the famous Lygon Street precinct, the epicenter of Melbourne's Italian community.
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Sergio Silvagni was a first cousin of fellow Carlton footballer John Benetti.
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Shortly after Sergio was born, World War II broke out and Italians were considered enemies in Australia.
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Sergio Silvagni remembered his father's departure vividly, even though he was only four years old at the time.
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Sergio Silvagni was educated at St Thomas' Christian Brothers College in Clifton Hill and later at Parade College, and was an outstanding schoolboy athlete.
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Sergio Silvagni was a member of the 1968 and 1970 premiership teams, and was listed among the best players afield.
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Sergio Silvagni played in the runner-up teams for the 1962 and 1969 premierships.
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Sergio Silvagni played a total of 239 games and kicked a total of 136 goals for Carlton from 1958 until 1971.
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In 1989, Sergio Silvagni was inducted into the Carlton Hall of Fame, and his membership was elevated to Legend status in 2016.
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Sergio Silvagni died on 15 July 2021 in Melbourne at the age of 83 after multiple health issues, including a broken leg.
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Sergio Silvagni was survived by his wife Rita and four children.
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Sergio Silvagni was and always will be a legendary Carlton person.
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Sergio Silvagni was such an important figure to many Carlton supporters growing up during the 1960s, particularly those who had migrated to Australia and could instantly identify with one of their heroes.
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Sergio Silvagni would go on to become one of our greatest ever players and his impact on the club will forever hold a significant place in our history books.