About Leo Ryan
Lived 1913 – 1972 (aged 59). Leo Ryan was an Australian australian rules football player.
Leo Richard Ryan (26 August 1913 – 29 December 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Ryan's career ended after he suffered a serious injury after a collision during the match against Melbourne in Round 17 of the 1941 VFL season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Ryan?
Australian rules footballer (1913-1972)
When was Leo Ryan born?
Leo Ryan was born on 26 August 1913 in Wonthaggi.
When did Leo Ryan die?
Leo Ryan died on 29 December 1972 in Footscray.
What was Leo Ryan's occupation?
Leo Ryan was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Leo Ryan?
Leo Ryan was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leo Ryan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Ryan. https://biography.guide/leo-ryan-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Leo Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-ryan-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Leo Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leo-ryan-australian-rules-football-player/.
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