Billy Gent
William Gent (19 June 1879 – 7 July 1957[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Billy Gent | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Robert Gent | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1879 | ||
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 7 July 1957 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Port Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Essendon Association | ||
| Height | 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Rover | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1903–04, 1906–08 | South Melbourne | 62 (31) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1908. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A rover from Essendon Association, Gent was noted for his bad behaviour on the field. In 1904 he received a 20-game suspension for striking numerous Fitzroy players, while in 1907 he was suspended for life by the league after another incident. His expulsion was lifted after seven games but he retired anyway in 1908.
References
- "Billy Gent - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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