Ted Besford
Australian rules footballer, born 1915
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Edward Besford (28 June 1915 – 12 July 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Edward Besford
Born
28 June 1915
Northumberland, England
Northumberland, England
Died
12 July 1978 (aged 63)
Thornbury, Victoria
Thornbury, Victoria
Original team
Wonthaggi
| Ted Besford | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward Besford | ||
| Born |
28 June 1915 Northumberland, England | ||
| Died |
12 July 1978 (aged 63) Thornbury, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Wonthaggi | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1939, 1941 | Fitzroy | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of David Besford (1897-1991), and Rhoda Besford (1896-1974), née Websell, Edward Besford was born in Northumberland, England on 28 June 1915. He emigrated to Australia with his family at age 10, initially settling in Wonthaggi.
He married Mavis Jenkins (1917-), at North Fitzroy on 13 December 1941.[2][3]
Cricket
He also played over 100 games of district cricket with Fitzroy and Carlton from 1937 to 1953.[4][5]
Football
He was cleared to Carlton from Fitzroy in July 1945.[6]
