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Personal information | |||
Full name | David Edward Boyd | ||
Date of birth | 16 August 1927 | ||
Place of birth | Largs Bay, South Australia | ||
Date of death | 15 December 2017 | (aged 90)||
Position(s) | 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 | |
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]
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.
Boyd's sons Greg and Russell also played for Port Adelaide.
He is a half forward flanker in Port Adelaide's official 'Greatest Team' from 1870 to 2000.