Joe Ryan
Australian rules footballer and coach
About Joe Ryan
Lived 1917 – 1986 (aged 69). Joe Ryan was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Michael Joseph Ryan (27 September 1917 – 19 October 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who represented in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1930s and 1940s. Ryan topped Footscray's goalkicking in 1945 with 37 goals and won the club's best and fairest the following two seasons.
He was the brother of former Footscray team-mate Bill, son of Collingwood footballer Michael, and the nephew of Collingwood premiership player David.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Ryan?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1917-1986)
When was Joe Ryan born?
Joe Ryan was born on 27 September 1917 in Footscray.
When did Joe Ryan die?
Joe Ryan died on 19 October 1986 in Avondale Heights.
What was Joe Ryan's occupation?
Joe Ryan was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
What nationality was Joe Ryan?
Joe Ryan was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Ryan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Ryan. https://biography.guide/joe-ryan-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Joe Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-ryan-australian-rules-football-player/.
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