Barry Capuano
Australian rules footballer
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Barry Capuano (born 26 November 1940) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.
Born
26 November 1940
Original team
North Essendon Methodists
Height
175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight
73 kg (161 lb)
| Barry Capuano OAM | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 26 November 1940 | ||
| Original team | North Essendon Methodists | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1959–1966 | Essendon | 118 (16) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Wingman Barry Capuano played in a losing Grand Final in his debut season before becoming an Essendon premiership player in 1962. He made his last appearance for the club in 1966 and went on to serve in various administrative roles at Essendon.
Capuano was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours.[1]
