Ian Hayden
| Ian Hayden | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ian Michael Hayden | ||
| Date of birth | 14 April 1941 | ||
| Date of death | 2 May 2024 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Brighton, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Original team(s) |
University Blues (VAFA ) | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1962–1964 | Richmond | 30 (42) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ian Hayden (14 April 1941 – 2 May 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Hayden was one of the leading players in the
A follower and key position player, Hayden made his senior VFL debut in
In round 1 of 1964, Hayden received 3 Brownlow votes for a best-on-ground performance against Footscray. He took 18 marks at centre half back. He badly injured himself in the second round of the 1964 VFL season, against Essendon, when he tore ligaments in his knee. After having a cartilage operation, Hayden returned to training in 1965 but broke down during a practice match in April. He was advised to stay off the football field for the rest of the year, in order to resume his career in 1966, fully recovered.[3] It however did not work out and he was forced to retire.[4][5]
Hayden's subsequent career was as a criminal barrister. He worked on some of the biggest trials in Victorian history in a 55 year career. He died on 2 May 2024, at the age of 83.[6]
References
- ^ a b "AFL Tables: Ian Hayden". AFL Tables. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
- ^ The Age,"Hayden Retires for Season", 28 April 1965, p. 12
- ^ "Ian Hayden - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ "Vale - Ian Michael Hayden". Victorian Bar. The Victorian Bar Inc. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
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