Edward Stevenson (footballer)
Edward "Wingy" Stevenson (11 April 1901 – 19 July 1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Edward Stevenson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward A. Stevenson | ||
| Date of birth | 11 April 1901 | ||
| Date of death | 19 July 1977 (aged 76) | ||
| Original team(s) | Chilwell | ||
| Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1922–1929 | Geelong | 105 (30) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1929. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
The pint-sized Stevenson was a wingman, who Geelong recruited locally from Chilwell.[1] He could also play as a forward but was on the wing when he played in the 1925 VFL Grand Final, which Geelong won to claim their first VFL premiership.[2][3]
References
- "Ted Stevenson - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. Melbourne: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- AFL Tables: Edward Stevenson
External links
- Edward Stevenson at AustralianFootball.com
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