About Gerald P. Ryan
Lived 1895 – 1974 (aged 78). Gerald P. Ryan was an australian rules football player.
Gerald Patrick Ryan (27 December 1895 – 4 October 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL.
A full-forward originally from CYMS Football Association (CYMSFA) club Middle Park CYMS, Ryan spent two seasons at South Melbourne. He had a big impact in their 1918 premiership year, topping the club's goalkicking with 32 goals and kicking three in the Grand Final.
Ryan subsequently played for North Sydney in the NSW Australian rules football competition and represented New South Wales against Victoria.
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Who was Gerald P. Ryan?
Australian rules footballer (1895–1974)
When was Gerald P. Ryan born?
Gerald P. Ryan was born on 27 December 1895.
When did Gerald P. Ryan die?
Gerald P. Ryan died on 4 October 1974.
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Gerald P. Ryan was an australian rules football player.
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