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) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
The son of David Besford (1897-1991), and Rhoda Besford (1896-1974), née Websell, Edward Besford was born in Northumberland, England on 28 June 1915. He emigrated to Australia with his family at age 10, initially settling in Wonthaggi.
He married Mavis Jenkins (1917-), at North Fitzroy on 13 December 1941.[2][3]
Cricket edit
He also played over 100 games of district cricket with Fitzroy and Carlton from 1937 to 1953.[4][5]
Football edit
He was cleared to Carlton from Fitzroy in July 1945.[6]
Notes edit
- ^ Holmesby & Main (2014), p.64.
- ^ Engaged to be Married, The Argus, (Saturday, 6 July 1940), p.7.
- ^ To Marry Today, The Age, (Saturday, 13 December 1941), p.7.
- ^ "1st XI Player Register". Cricket Victoria.
- ^ Cricket Leaders in Melb. Teams: District Firsts, The Weekly Times, (Wednesday, 22 October 1952), p.66.
- ^ Umpires to Show Why "Frees" are Given, The Age, (Thursday, 26 July 1945), p.7.
References edit
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links edit
- Ted Besford's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Ted Besford at AustralianFootball.com
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