Gerald P. Ryan Explained

Gerald Ryan
Fullname:Gerald Patrick Ryan
Birth Date:27 December 1895
Originalteam:Middle Park CYMS
Height:180 cm
Weight:72 kg
Statsend:1918
Years1:1917–1918
Club1:South Melbourne
Games Goals1:26 (37)

Gerald Patrick Ryan (27 December 1895  - 4 October 1974)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL.[2]

A full-forward originally from Middle Park, Ryan spent just two seasons at South Melbourne. He had a big impact in their 1918 premiership year, topping the club's goalkicking with 32 goals and kicking three in the Grand Final.

He subsequently played for North Sydney in the NSW Australian rules football competition.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://spiderweb.com.au/eryan//www/DATABASE%20OF%20AUSTRALIAN%20RYANS%20%28R%20-%20S%29.TXT Databse Of Australian Ryans (R - S)
  2. http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/G/Gerald_Ryan1.html AFL Tables: Gerald Ryan
  3. News: FOOTBALL. . Record . Victoria, Australia . 21 May 1921 . 3.