Phillip James 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]
| Phil Ryan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Phillip James Ryan | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1915 | ||
| Place of birth | Kew, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 7 January 2014 (aged 98) | ||
| Original team(s) | Kew CYMS | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1941–1946 | Hawthorn | 52 (26) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1946. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Playing career
Ryan played his early football at Kew CYMS and was a member of Old Xaverians's 1938 premiership team.[2]
He spent six years in the VFL, during which time he made 52 league appearances for Hawthorn, mostly as a ruckman and up forward.[3][4]
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.[5]
Ryan was club President from 1968 until 1979, with Hawthorn winning three premierships while he was in the role.[6]
In 1980, Ryan became the VFL's Commissioner for player payments.[7]
Honours and achievements
Individual
References
External links
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