Frank Ballantyne
Australian rules footballer
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Frank Huon Chesterman Ballantyne (30 September 1891 – 11 September 1940) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
Fullname
Frank Huon Chesterman Ballantyne
Born
30 September 1891
Yendon, Victoria
Yendon, Victoria
Died
11 September 1940 (aged 48)
Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria[1]
Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria[1]
Original team
Northcote City
| Frank Ballantyne | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Frank Huon Chesterman Ballantyne | ||
| Born |
30 September 1891 Yendon, Victoria | ||
| Died |
11 September 1940 (aged 48) Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria[1] | ||
| Original team | Northcote City | ||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1916 | Fitzroy | 4 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1916. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
After making four appearances with Fitzroy in 1916 (all losses), Ballantyne enlisted to serve in World War I, serving overseas for two years before returning to Australia in 1918.[3]
