Ted Besford
Edward Besford (28 June 1915 – 12 July 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Ted Besford | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward Besford | ||
| Date of birth | 28 June 1915 | ||
| Place of birth | Northumberland, England | ||
| Date of death | 12 July 1978 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Thornbury, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Wonthaggi | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1939, 1941 | Fitzroy | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Born in England, he emigrated with his family at age 10, initially settling in Wonthaggi. He also played over 100 games of district cricket with Fitzroy and Carlton from 1937 to 1953.[2]
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 64. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- "1st XI Player Register". Cricket Victoria.
External links
- Ted Besford's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Ted Besford at AustralianFootball.com
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