Ron Rutherford
Australian rules football player
- June 15, 1906
- October 2, 1986
- 80 years
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|Ronald McCrae Rutherford (15 June 1906 – 2 October 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.What is the full name of the Australian rules footballer Ron Rutherford?
- A.Ronald McCrae Rutherfordcorrect
- B.Ronald Malcolm Rutherford
- C.Ronald Michael Rutherford
- D.Ronald Matthew Rutherford
The biography explicitly identifies the subject as Ronald McCrae Rutherford.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In what year was Ron Rutherford born?
- A.1904
- B.1910
- C.1908
- D.1906correct
Ron Rutherford was born on 15 June 1906.
Source: biographical introduction
3.On what date did Ron Rutherford pass away?
- A.2 September 1986
- B.2 October 1986correct
- C.15 October 1986
- D.15 June 1986
Ron Rutherford died on 2 October 1986.
Source: biographical introduction
4.Which professional football league did Ron Rutherford participate in?
- A.Victorian Football Leaguecorrect
- B.Australian Football League
- C.Victorian Football Association
- D.National Football League
Ron Rutherford played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Source: biographical introduction
5.With which club did Ron Rutherford play his football?
- A.Essendon
- B.Collingwood
- C.Melbournecorrect
- D.Geelong
The biography states that Ron Rutherford played with Melbourne.
Source: biographical introduction
6.What sport did Ron Rutherford play?
- A.Rugby League
- B.Australian rules footballcorrect
- C.Soccer
- D.Cricket
Ron Rutherford is identified as an Australian rules footballer.
Source: biographical introduction
7.In what month was Ron Rutherford born?
- A.December
- B.January
- C.October
- D.Junecorrect
Ron Rutherford was born on 15 June 1906.
Source: biographical introduction
8.Where can Ron Rutherford's playing statistics be found?
- A.Melbourne Club Records
- B.AFL Tablescorrect
- C.VFL Archives
- D.Australian Sporting Registry
The biography notes that Ron Rutherford's playing statistics are available from AFL Tables.
Source: external links section
9.What was the day of birth for Ron Rutherford?
- A.2
- B.15correct
- C.20
- D.10
Ron Rutherford was born on 15 June 1906.
Source: biographical introduction
10.In which league was Ron Rutherford a player?
- A.NRL
- B.AFL
- C.VFA
- D.VFLcorrect
Ron Rutherford played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League.
Source: biographical introduction
11.Which city is associated with Ron Rutherford's professional football team?
- A.Perth
- B.Melbournecorrect
- C.Sydney
- D.Adelaide
Ron Rutherford played with Melbourne, which is the name of his VFL club.
Source: biographical introduction
12.What middle name is listed for Ron Rutherford?
- A.Michael
- B.Marcus
- C.Martin
- D.McCraecorrect
The biography lists the subject as Ronald McCrae Rutherford.
Source: biographical introduction
13.What was Ron Rutherford's occupation according to the text?
- A.Coach
- B.Umpire
- C.Administrator
- D.Footballercorrect
Ron Rutherford was an Australian rules footballer.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Which league is abbreviated as VFL in the biography?
- A.Victorian Football Landmark
- B.Victorian Football License
- C.Victorian Football Leaguecorrect
- D.Victorian Federation League
The text explicitly defines VFL as the Victorian Football League.
Source: biographical introduction
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