About Ron Bywater
Lived 1919 – 1975 (aged 56). Ron Bywater was an australian rules football player.
Ronald Charles Eric Bywater (8 January 1919 – 18 May 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A key position player, Bywater missed many games early in his career due to his war service. He made just two appearances from 1942 to 1945. During the 1946 season, in July, Bywater announced his retirement, due to heart problems. He however returned the following year and in what was his first full season came within five votes of winning the 1947 Brownlow Medal, finishing equal third
As a result of a broken ankle, Bywater was out of action for much of the 1948 season. He was used up forward in 1949 and kicked 25 goals from his 16 appearances.
Bywater transferred to the Rutherglen Football Club in 1951.
Links 1947 - South Melbourne FC team photo 1954 - O&MFL Premiers: Rutherglen FC team photo
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Who was Ron Bywater?
Australian rules footballer
When was Ron Bywater born?
Ron Bywater was born on 8 January 1919 in Moonee Ponds.
When did Ron Bywater die?
Ron Bywater died on 18 May 1975 in Parkville.
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Ron Bywater was an australian rules football player.
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