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Ron Hoy
Personal information
Full name Ron A. Hoy[1]
Date of birth (1932-08-13) 13 August 1932 (age 91)
Original team(s) South Warrnambool
Height / weight 169 cm / 73 kg
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Ron Hoy (born 13 August 1932) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Hoy spent most of his career at South Warrnambool, but had a stint with Norwood in 1952.[2] He came down to Melbourne and played one VFL game for Hawthorn in 1955, their round 10 win over St Kilda at Glenferrie Oval.[3]

He was the first player in the history of the Hampden Football League to win three Maskell Medals. He took home the award in 1954, 1955 and 1957.[4]

References

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. ^ The Age,"Terang finds burst of winning form", 24 April 1953, p. 9
  3. ^ AFL Tables: Ron Hoy
  4. ^ "South Warrnambool". Full Points Footy.