Phil Ryan (footballer born 1915)
- For the Collingwood footballer, see Phil Ryan (footballer born 1925)
| Phil Ryan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Phillip James Ryan | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1915 | ||
| Date of death | 7 January 2014 (aged 98) | ||
| Original team | Kew CYMS | ||
| Height/Weight | 185 cm / 75 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1941-1946 | Hawthorn | 52 (26) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1946 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
Phillip James "Phil" Ryan AM (9 June 1915 – 7 January 2014) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1991, for services to the community and sport.[1]
Playing career
Ryan played his early football at Kew CYMS and was a member of Old Xaverians's 1938 premiership team.[2][3]
He spent six years in the VFL, during which time he made 52 league appearances for Hawthorn, mostly as a ruckman and up forward.[4][5]
His younger brother, Ted Ryan, played with Collingwood in the 1940s.[2]
Administration
From 1948 to 1967, Ryan served in a variety of positions at Hawthorn, including Vice President, Chairman of Selectors and Treasurer.[6]
Ryan was club President from 1968 until 1979, with Hawthorn winning three premierships while was in the role.[7]
In 1980, Ryan became the VFL's Commissioner for player payments.[8]
References
- ↑ "It's an Honour". Australian Government.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "Tribute - Phil Ryan". Old Xaverians Football Club.
- ↑ "Phil Ryan". AFL Tables.
- ↑ "Hall of Fame". Hawthorn Football Club.
- ↑ "Vale Phil Ryan". Hawthorn Football Club.
- ↑ "Hawks mourn passing of former president". AFL.com.
- ↑ "Phil Ryan to oversee player payments.". The Canberra Times (ACT: National Library of Australia). 28 March 1980. p. 15. Retrieved 6 March 2014.