Ron Hillis
Australian rules footballer, born 1906
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Ron Hillis (19 February 1906 – 6 December 1976) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1930s.
Born
19 February 1906
Died
6 December 1976 (aged 70)
Original team
Middle Park
Height
183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
| Ron Hillis | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 19 February 1906 | ||
| Died | 6 December 1976 (aged 70) | ||
| Original team | Middle Park | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1929–1937 | South Melbourne | 137 (16) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1937. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A full back, Hillis was a Best and Fairest award winner with South Melbourne in 1930 and 1935. He was also a 4 time VFL representative at interstate football. Despite playing 19 games during the 1933 season, injury prevented him from being a member of their premiership side that year.
External links
- Ron Hillis's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Ron Hillis at AustralianFootball.com