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 (1915-06-28)28 June 1915
Place of birth Northumberland, England
Date of death 12 July 1978(1978-07-12) (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
  1. 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.
  2. "1st XI Player Register". Cricket Victoria.
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