Originally from Tallangatta,[1] Gallagher was recruited via Assumption College, Kilmore where he won their best and fairest award in 1947 and 1948.
[2] He was a member of Footscray's 1954 premiership winning side, playing as a half back flanker.
[3] Despite appearing 151 times for the Bulldogs in the VFL he never once kicked a goal.
[4] Gallagher was a VFL interstate representative and was named in the interchange bench in Footscray's official 'Team of the Century'.
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