About Ted Besford
Lived 1915 – 1978 (aged 63). Ted Besford was an australian rules football player.
Edward Besford (28 June 1915 – 12 July 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of David Besford (1897-1991), and Rhoda Besford (1896-1974), née Websell, Edward Besford was born in Northumberland, England on 28 June 1915. He emigrated to Australia with his family at age 10, initially settling in Wonthaggi.
He married Mavis Jenkins (1917-), at North Fitzroy on 13 December 1941.
Cricket He also played over 100 games of district cricket with Fitzroy and Carlton from 1937 to 1953.
Football He was cleared to Carlton from Fitzroy in July 1945.
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Who was Ted Besford?
Australian rules footballer
When was Ted Besford born?
Ted Besford was born on 28 June 1915 in Northumberland.
When did Ted Besford die?
Ted Besford died on 12 July 1978 in Thornbury.
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Ted Besford was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Besford. https://biography.guide/ted-besford/
MLA: "Ted Besford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-besford/.
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