Peter Francis Ryan (13 September 1936 – 12 August 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Peter Ryan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Peter France Ryan | ||
| Date of birth | 13 September 1936 | ||
| Date of death | 12 August 2021 (aged 84) | ||
| Original team(s) | Hampton | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1956–57 | South Melbourne | 7 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1957. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ryan was also a policeman, reaching the rank of Chief Superintendent,[2] and was heavily involved in the Victoria Police Legacy organisation to assist the families of police who have died, similar to service that Legacy Australia provides to members of the armed forces.[3]
For more than 18 years he volunteered to coach the Sacred Heart Mission football and cricket teams.[4]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 778. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ "VALE - Peter Francis Ryan APM OAM". www.policelegacyvic.org.au. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "VPL - Our History". www.policelegacyvic.org.au. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Peter Ryan: Man on a mission". Melbourne Weekly. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
External links edit
- Peter Ryan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Peter Ryan at AustralianFootball.com