Kevin Betson
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Fullname
Kevin John Betson
Date of birth
12 November 1929
Date of death
29 December 2012 (aged 83)
Place of death
Morwell, Victoria[1]
| Kevin Betson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Kevin John Betson | ||
| Date of birth | 12 November 1929 | ||
| Date of death | 29 December 2012 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Morwell, Victoria[1] | ||
| Original team(s) | Echuca East, Kyabram Imperials, Golden Square, Dunkeld, Echuca.[2] | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1952–55 | Richmond | 42 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Kevin John Betson (12 November 1929 – 29 December 2012) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[3]
Betson won the 1948 Kyabram District Football League best and fairest award, the McNamara Medal, while playing with Kyabram Imperials and was a member of their 1948 premiership team too.[4]
Richmond were chasing him in March, 1950 to come down to Melbourne and train.[5]
Betson was runner up in the 1950 Western Districts Football League best and fairest award.[6]
