About Lou Reiffel
Lived 1910 – 1977 (aged 67). Lou Reiffel was an australian rules football player.
Guy Lindsay Lewis "Lou" Reiffel (5 November 1910 – 16 November 1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Reiffel played in two premierships for Ballarat Imperials in 1929 and 1935 and also won the 1935 Ballarat Football League's goalkicking award with 81 goals before he started his VFL career in 1936 as a 25-year-old. He kicked at least one goal in all of his 16 appearances in 1936, including two finals, finishing with 31 goals.
He was the father of Richmond player Ron Reiffel and grandfather of Australian Test cricketer and umpire Paul Reiffel.
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Who was Lou Reiffel?
Australian rules footballer (1910-1977)
When was Lou Reiffel born?
Lou Reiffel was born on 5 November 1910.
When did Lou Reiffel die?
Lou Reiffel died on 16 November 1977.
What was Lou Reiffel's occupation?
Lou Reiffel was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lou Reiffel. https://biography.guide/lou-reiffel/
MLA: "Lou Reiffel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lou-reiffel/.
Chicago: "Lou Reiffel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lou-reiffel/.
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