Rupert Mackay Tyson Matthews (19 July 1888 – 21 February 1966) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1909 and 1911.[1]
| Rupe Matthews | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Rupert Mackay Tyson Matthews | ||
| Date of birth | 19 July 1888 | ||
| Place of birth | Bourke, New South Wales | ||
| Date of death | 21 February 1966 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | South Yarra, Victoria | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1909–11 | University | 20 (20) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He later served in World War I.[2]
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.
- ^ "Rupert Mackay Tyson Matthews – Discovering Anzacs". National Archives of Australia.
External links
edit- Rupe Matthews's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Rupe Matthews at AustralianFootball.com
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