Ron Richards
Australian rules footballer and coach
About Ron Richards
Lived 1928 – 2013 (aged 85). Ron Richards was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Ronald Arthur Richards (11 May 1928 – 20 September 2013) was an Australian rules footballer, who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Recruited from Collingwood Technical School, as was his brother Lou, Ron Richards enjoyed a productive VFL career with Collingwood.
He starred on a wing in the 1953 Grand Final defeat of Geelong, but he could also rove, and was known to be a fierce tackler in the backlines.
He left the club to captain-coach the Metropolitan League's East Hawthorn, his team won the first 32 games he coached, including the 1957 premiership.
He returned to Collingwood as coach of the under-19s in 1964. He would later coach the reserves and the seniors for two games. Richards served on the committee for many years.
Richards died following illness in 2013, aged 85.
He is the grandfather of Ed Richards.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Richards?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1928-2013)
When was Ron Richards born?
Ron Richards was born on 11 May 1928 in Collingwood.
When did Ron Richards die?
Ron Richards died on 20 September 2013.
What was Ron Richards's occupation?
Ron Richards was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
What nationality was Ron Richards?
Ron Richards was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ron Richards (footballer, born 1928)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Richards. https://biography.guide/ron-richards-australian-rules-football-player-1928/
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