About Roy Bence
Lived 1900 – 1979 (aged 79). Roy Bence was an australian rules football player.
Roy "Tiger" Bence (1 April 1900 – 3 October 1979) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Originally from Koroit, Bence was a rover and occasional forward pocket. He started his league career at South Melbourne but after only one season left for Brighton. His second attempt at establishing himself in the VFL was more successful. He played nine seasons for St Kilda, before retiring at the age of 33.
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Who was Roy Bence?
Australian rules footballer
When was Roy Bence born?
Roy Bence was born on 1 April 1900 in Kirkstall.
When did Roy Bence die?
Roy Bence died on 3 October 1979 in Kew.
What was Roy Bence's occupation?
Roy Bence was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Bence. https://biography.guide/roy-bence/
MLA: "Roy Bence." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-bence/.
Chicago: "Roy Bence." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-bence/.
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