Charles Edward Colgan (9 February 1878 – 25 July 1935) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
[6][7] They had three children; one of whom, a daughter (Veronica Margaret), died aged 3 months.
[8] Originally with the West Melbourne football club,[10] he was recruited from the local South Park Football Club on the basis of his performance in a (South Park) pre-season match.
[11][12] Colgan made his debut for South Melbourne against Carlton, at Princes Park, on 14 May 1898.
[15] He died of pneumonia at his residence in South Melbourne on 25 July 1935.