Percy Bushby (27 May 1919 – 29 August 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Percy Bushby | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 27 May 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Narrandera, New South Wales | ||
| Date of death | 29 August 1975 (aged 56) | ||
| Place of death | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Narrandera | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1936; 1939–1948 | Essendon | 142 (46) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1948. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He played in the Essendon premiership teams in 1942 and 1946. He won the Essendon best and fairest award in 1944.
Bushby captain-coached Stawell to a premiership in 1950 and led Ararat to four flags from 1955 to 1958.
External links
edit- Perc Bushby's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Perc Bushby at AustralianFootball.com
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