John Ryan
- June 10, 1989
- 79 years
About John Ryan
John Ryan, 79, Australian rules footballer.
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Full Biography
|John Francis Ryan (21 October 1909 – 10 June 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family
John was the son of Sydney Arthur Ryan (1884-1964), and Mary Ryan (1883-1967), née Edis. He was born in Kyabram, Victoria, on 21 October 1909.
John married Jemima "Mimie" Thompson (1909-1992) in 1932, and they had two children.
Football
Essendon (VFL)
Ryan played as a rover and was a regular player with the Second XVIII. He played for the Essendon First XVIII in five senior games, scoring 4 goals over the 1931 and 1932 seasons.
Fitzroy (VFL)
He transferred to Fitzroy in June 1932, making his debut for the team against Hawthorn at the Brunswick Street Oval on 25 June 1932.
Military service
Ryan served in the Australian Army during World War II.
Death
He died on 10 June 1989.
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