Career
He was a half-back who played five seasons for the Newtown Jets between 1942-1943 and 1945-1947. He also played one season with Western Suburbs Magpies in 1944. The highlight of his career was playing in Newtown"s winning 1943 Grand Final winning team that defeated North Sydney Bears.
Paddy Bugden died on 17 February 1993, aged 73.