Reginald Francis "Rex" Ritchie (24 December 1914 – 1 April 2006) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL. Ritchie was a defender and won the South Melbourne Best and Fairest award in 1941.
Rex Ritchie | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Reginald Francis Ritchie | ||
Date of birth | (1914-12-24)24 December 1914 | ||
Place of birth | Croydon, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 1 April 2006(2006-04-01) (aged 91)[1] | ||
Place of death | Ringwood East, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Preston (VFA) | ||
Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1934 | Preston (VFA) | 06 (0) | |
1936–1942, 1946–1947 | South Melbourne | 89 (1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1947. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Ritchie's time at South Melbourne was interrupted by his service in the Australian Army during World War II.[2]
Bob Skilton Medal · Sydney Swans best and fairest winners | |
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