Alby Linton
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth | November 18, 1926, |
| Recruited from | Spotswood |
| Height and weight | 170 cm / 70 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | 1947, Footscray vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Footscray (1947-52)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1952 season | |
| Career highlights | |
Alby Linton (born November 18, 1926) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the VFL.
A rover, Linton was recruited from Footscray locally and made his debut in 1947. He played 53 games for the club and was their equal top goalkicker in 1951 with 23 goals.
In 1953 he left Footscray and joined Williamstown in the VFA, becoming a member of 3 premiership teams during the 1950s. He was their best and fairest winner in 1955 and he topped the league's goalkicking with 84 goals. Linton is a member of Williamstown's official 'Team of the Century'.
