About Ralph Gardiner
Lived 1897 – 1945 (aged 48). Ralph Gardiner was an Australian australian rules football player.
Balfour Gardiner (19 February 1897 – 3 May 1945) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He died in Sydney Hospital in May 1945 after being knocked over by a motorcyclist when alighting from a tram.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph Gardiner?
Australian rules footballer (1897–1945)
When was Ralph Gardiner born?
Ralph Gardiner was born on 19 February 1897 in Cudgen.
When did Ralph Gardiner die?
Ralph Gardiner died on 3 May 1945 in Sydney.
What was Ralph Gardiner's occupation?
Ralph Gardiner was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Ralph Gardiner?
Ralph Gardiner was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ralph Gardiner (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Gardiner. https://biography.guide/ralph-gardiner/
MLA: "Ralph Gardiner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-gardiner/.
Chicago: "Ralph Gardiner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ralph-gardiner/.
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