Dave Boyd Explained

Dave Boyd
Fullname:	David Edward Boyd
Birth Date:	16 August 1927
Birth Place:	Largs Bay, South Australia
Position:	Forward/CENTRE
Statsend:	1960
Years1:	1948–1960
Club1:	Port Adelaide
Games Goals1:	222 (183) NEVER MISSED A GAME
Sooyears1:	1949–1958
Sooteam1:	South Australia
Soogames Goals1:	19
Careerhighlights:	Port Adelaide's greatest team (half-forward flank) South Australian Football Hall of Fame (2002) 7× Port Adelaide premiership player (1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959) Magarey Medal (1956)

David Edward 'Davey' Boyd (16 August 1927 – 15 December 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).^{[1] [2]}

Port Adelaide

Boyd was a key member of the strong Port Adelaide side of the 1950s, playing in seven premiership sides.

He made his debut in 1948 and although he started as a forward he soon developed into a centreman, the position that he would play the majority of his career in. He was a Magarey Medallist in 1956 and a regular interstate representative for South Australia, appearing in three carnivals. He finished his career in 1960 after playing a total of 222 games for Port Adelaide.

Personal life

Boyd's sons Greg and Russell also played for Port Adelaide.

Honours

He is a half forward flanker in Port Adelaide's official 'Greatest Team' from 1870 to 2000.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dave E Boyd. SANFL. 16 June 2014.
2. Web site: Port Adelaide great Dave Boyd dies at age 90 . 17 December 2017 . www.adelaidenow.com.au . 2017-12-20.