Kalev Vann
Kalev Eduard Vann (4 December, 1956 – 13 December, 2011) was an Australian rules footballer, who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] He wore number 13 in his year at Fitzroy, and played two games. He did not score in either of those games, despite being a forward. He suffered a knee injury in 1980, but was back in full form in 1981. He had 3 children, one named Jaiden, then Kiel and his daughter Kendra. He died of cancer in 2011, aged 55.
| Kalev Vann | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Vann in a Preston jersey in 1981 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Kalev Eduard Vann | ||
| Date of birth | 4 December 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Date of death | 13 December 2011 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | South Morang Football Club (DVFL) | ||
| Debut |
11 June 1977, Fitzroy vs. Geelong, at Kardinia Park | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half-forward/Ruckman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| ? | South Morang (DVFL) | ? (?) | |
| ? | Preston (VFA) | ? (?) | |
| 1977 | Fitzroy (VFL) | 2 (0) | |
| 1979–1983 | Preston (VFA) | 5+ (72+) | |
| 1990 | Epping (DVFL) | 10+ (?) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 661. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
External links
- Kalev Vann's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Kalev Vann at AustralianFootball.com
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