Ron Hoy

Ron Hoy
Personal information
Full nameRon A. Hoy[1]
Date of birth13 August 1932
Original teamSouth Warrnambool
Height/Weight169 cm / 73 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1955Hawthorn1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1955 season.

Ron Hoy (born 13 August 1932) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Hoy spent most of his career at South Warrnambool, but had a stint with Norwood in 1952.[2] He came down to Melbourne and played one VFL game for Hawthorn in 1955, their round 10 win over St Kilda at Glenferrie Oval.[3]

He was the first player in the history of the Hampden Football League to win three Maskell Medals. He took home the award in 1954, 1955 and 1957.[4]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. The Age,"Terang finds burst of winning form", 24 April 1953, p. 9
  3. AFL Tables: Ron Hoy
  4. "South Warrnambool". Full Points Footy.