Teddy Buist (4 May 1885 – 30 June 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne and Fitzroy in the VFL.
Teddy Buist | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Edward John Buist | ||
Date of birth | (1885-05-04)4 May 1885 | ||
Place of birth | Fitzroy, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 30 June 1959(1959-06-30) (aged 74) | ||
Place of death | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Fitzroy Churches | ||
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1906–1907 | South Melbourne | 12 0(0) | |
1911–1916 | Fitzroy | 59 (15) | |
Total | 71 (15) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1916. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Buist, a wingman, made his debut in 1906 with South Melbourne and spent two seasons with the club. He then played for Prahran in the Victorian Football Association (VFA), representing the VFA in a match against South Australia. Buist moved to Adelaide and played for Norwood in 1909 and 1901.[1] He returned to the league in 1911 and joined Fitzroy with whom he would play in premiership teams in 1913 and 1916.
Fitzroy Football Club 1913 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Parratt |
Fitzroy Football Club 1916 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Holden |
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