Dave Boyd
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| Dave Boyd | |||
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 Boyd during his Port Adelaide career | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | David Edward Boyd | ||
| Born |
16 August 1927 Largs Bay, South Australia | ||
| Died | 15 December 2017 (aged 90) | ||
| Position | Forward/CENTRE | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1948–1960 | Port Adelaide | 222 (183) NEVER MISSED A GAME | |
| Representative team honours | |||
| Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
| 1949–1958 | South Australia | 19 | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1960. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
David Edward 'Davey' Boyd (16 August 1927 – 15 December 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).[1][2]
Port Adelaide
[edit]Boyd was a key member of the strong Port Adelaide side of the 1950s, playing in seven premiership sides.
He made his debut in 1948 and although he started as a forward he soon developed into a centreman, the position that he would play the majority of his career in. He was a Magarey Medallist in 1956 and a regular interstate representative for South Australia, appearing in three carnivals. He finished his career in 1960 after playing a total of 222 games for Port Adelaide.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Boyd's sons Greg and Russell also played for Port Adelaide.
Honours
[edit]He is a half forward flanker in Port Adelaide's official 'Greatest Team' from 1870 to 2000.
References
[edit]- ^ "Dave E Boyd". SANFL. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Port Adelaide great Dave Boyd dies at age 90". www.adelaidenow.com.au. 17 December 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ "Vale Dave Boyd 1927 to 2017". portadelaidefc.com.au. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
External links
[edit]- Dave Boyd at AustralianFootball.com