Haydn Bunton Sr.
Australian footballer and coach
Born
July 5th, 1911
113 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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