Ron Barassi

Australian football player and coach

Ron Barassi - Australian football player and coach
Born

February 27th, 1936
89 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played Australian rules football primarily for the Carlton Football Club and later coached the Melbourne Football Club. Participated in multiple premierships during the 1950s and 1960s. Transitioned into coaching roles after retirement, leading teams to significant victories and influencing the tactical development of the game.

Played for Carlton Football Club, winning six premierships

Coached the Melbourne Football Club to a premiership in 1971

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