Edward Besford (28 June 1915 – 12 July 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).Holmesby & Main (2014), p.64.
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.Engaged to be Married, The Argus, (Saturday, 6 July 1940), p.7.To Marry Today, The Age, (Saturday, 13 December 1941), p.7.
Cricket He also played over 100 games of district cricket with Fitzroy and Carlton from 1937 to 1953.Cricket Leaders in Melb. Teams: District Firsts, The Weekly Times, (Wednesday, 22 October 1952), p.66.
Football He was cleared to Carlton from Fitzroy in July 1945.Umpires to Show Why "Frees" are Given, The Age, (Thursday, 26 July 1945), p.7.
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