John Ryan (Australian rules footballer)

John Francis Ryan (21 October 1909 – 10 June 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family

John was the son of Sydney Arthur Ryan (1884-1964), and Mary Ryan (1883-1967), née Edis. He was born in Kyabram, Victoria, on 21 October 1909.

John married Jemima "Mimie" Thompson (1909-1992) in 1932, and they had two children.

Football

Essendon (VFL)

Ryan played as a rover and was a regular player with the Second XVIII. He played for the Essendon First XVIII in five senior games, scoring 4 goals over the 1931 and 1932 seasons.

Fitzroy (VFL)

He transferred to Fitzroy in June 1932, making his debut for the team against Hawthorn at the Brunswick Street Oval on 25 June 1932.

Military service

Ryan served in the Australian Army during World War II.

Death

He died on 10 June 1989.

Notes

References

• Maplestone, M., Flying Higher: History of the Essendon Football Club 1872–1996, Essendon Football Club, (Melbourne), 1996.
• World War II Nominal Roll: Lance Sergeant John Francis Ryan (VX72668), Department of Veterans' Affairs.
• A13860, VX72668: World War Two Service Record: Lance Sergeant John Francis Ryan (VX72668), National Archives of Australia.
• B883, VX72668: World War Two Service Record: Lance Sergeant John Francis Ryan (VX72668), National Archives of Australia.

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