Roy Evans (Australian footballer)
Roy Evans (10 November 1913 – 17 July 1987)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the late 1930s. Evans was a member of Victorian Football Association (VFA) club Yarraville's inaugural premiership side in 1935 before he was recruited by Footscray the following season. He played as both a wingman and centreman during his 49-game stint with Footscray, captaining them to their first ever finals campaign in 1938.
| Roy Evans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 10 November 1913 | ||
| Date of death | 17 July 1987 (aged 73) | ||
| Original team(s) | Yarraville (VFA) | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1936–1939 | Footscray | 49 (15) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1939. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
References
- "Roy Evans - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2011). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (9th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 254. ISBN 978-1-921496-12-7.
External links
- Roy Evans's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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