Collingwood club great Terry Waters passes away after cancer battle
A Collingwood great who produced one of the best first seasons the historic club has seen has unfortunately lost his battle with cancer.
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Former Collingwood captain and Hall of Fame member Terry Waters has sadly lost his battle with cancer.
The club announced the passing of the 76-year-old, 163 game star on Tuesday night.
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Waters career with Collingwood kicked off in 1963 and saw him burst onto the scene with a truly dominant first season.
In his first year in the famous Magpies stripes, Waters snagged 50 goals and claimed the club’s best first year player award.
He captained the club for two seasons before hanging up the boots at the end of the 1972 seasons with 163 games and 182 goals to his name.
Waters sadly never captured an elusive premiership, losing three times by a combined 15 points. He captained the club during the historic 1970 Grand Final where Collingwood held a 44 point halftime lead, only to be overrun in the second half by Ron Barassi’s Carlton who claimed the 10 point win.
“The Collingwood Football Club extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Terry Waters; a club captain, Copeland Trophy winner and Hall of Fame member who has passed away after a battle with cancer,” the statement read.
“Waters is survived by his wife Jane, son Tom and daughter Charlotte. He was 76 years of age.
“The decorated career of Waters began in 1963, when he kicked 50 goals in a debut season that saw him win Collingwood’s best first year player award and immediate high regard that would be justified over the next eight seasons with a Copeland Trophy in 1966, All-Australian selection in 1969 and captaincy of the club in 1970 and 1971.
“In all, Waters would play 163 matches and, after a soaring start as a key forward, evolve into a commanding marking player further afield. He kicked 117 goals in his first 53 matches but gave up the goal square to Peter McKenna in 1965. Waters then won his Copeland and regular state selection for Victoria as a ruck-rover and outstanding intercept defender.
“As a mark of respect Collingwood players will wear black armbands in the match against Fremantle in Perth on Sunday.”
So saddened to hear about the loss of @Collingwood great Terry Waters. Such a great football CV - captain, hall of fame member, Copeland Trophy winner, All-Australian, club leading goalkicker. Cruelly, he was denied a flag. His 3 Grand Final losses were by a collective 15 points. https://t.co/XX2RoGj09Q
— Glenn McFarlane (@MaccaHeraldSun) July 28, 2020
@collingwoodfc RIP Terry Waters, former captain and lifelong pies supporter. Great memories of many post-game beers downed at the Kingston Hotel analysing the game with a true pies legend
— Neil Croft (@croft_neil) July 28, 2020
Vale Terry
As a #Collingwood supporter as a lad I can remember the late #TerryWaters well. I used to devour the #Sun on Saturday mornings and in particular the column by #LouRichards I remember Lou saying Terry was the best Mark since Antony. R.I.P
— Art Vanderlay (@crazyjoedevola) July 28, 2020
Vale Terry Waters. Should’ve been a premiership captain. âš«ï¸âšªï¸âš«ï¸âšªï¸
— Pnoch Eowell (@AdilHoxha1) July 28, 2020
Originally published as Collingwood club great Terry Waters passes away after cancer battle