Roy Bence
| Roy Bence | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Royal Robert Bence | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1900 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkstall, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 3 October 1979 (aged 79) | ||
| Original team(s) | Koroit | ||
| Height / weight | 163 cm / 67 kg | ||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Roy "Tiger" Bence (1 April 1900 – 3 October 1979)[1] 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.[1][2] He started his league career at South Melbourne but after only one season left for Brighton.[3] 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.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Roy Bence - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ The Argus,"Many Permits Granted", 7 May 1925, p. 5
- ^ AFL Tables: Roy Bence