Dave Boyd

Dave Boyd
Dave Boyd
	Boyd during his Port Adelaide career
Personal information
Full name	David Edward Boyd
Date of birth	16 August 1927
Place of birth	Largs Bay, South Australia
Date of death	15 December 2017 (aged 90)
Position(s)	Forward/CENTRE
Playing career1
Years	Club
1948–1960	Port Adelaide
Representative team honours
Years	Team
1949–1958	South Australia
	1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1960.
Career highlights
	Port Adelaide's greatest team (half-forward flank); South Australian Football Hall of Fame (2002); 7× Port Adelaide premiership player (1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959); Magarey Medal (1956);
	Source: AustralianFootball.com

David Edward 'Davey' Boyd (16 August 1927 – 15 December 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).^[1]^[2]

Port Adelaide

Boyd was a key member of the strong Port Adelaide side of the 1950s, playing in seven premiership sides.

He made his debut in 1948 and although he started as a forward he soon developed into a centreman, the position that he would play the majority of his career in. He was a Magarey Medallist in 1956 and a regular interstate representative for South Australia, appearing in three carnivals. He finished his career in 1960 after playing a total of 222 games for Port Adelaide.

Personal life

Boyd's sons Greg and Russell also played for Port Adelaide.

Honours

He is a half forward flanker in Port Adelaide's official 'Greatest Team' from 1870 to 2000.

References

^ "Dave E Boyd". SANFL. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
^ "Port Adelaide great Dave Boyd dies at age 90". www.adelaidenow.com.au. 17 December 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.