Haydn Bunton Sr.

Australian footballer and coach

Haydn Bunton Sr. - Australian footballer and coach
Born

July 5th, 1911
114 years ago

Died

1955
70 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Competed in Australian rules football with the South Melbourne Football Club and later coached multiple teams. Achieved significant recognition in the sport during the 1930s. Won the Brownlow Medal three times in his career. Transitioned into coaching and contributed to the development of athletes in the league post-retirement.

Won the Brownlow Medal in 1931, 1932, and 1935

Played for South Melbourne Football Club

Coached the South Melbourne Football Club

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