Barry Davis , a member of the AFL Hall of Fame and a true pioneer of the sport, died at the age of 80 on Wednesday evening.
“A triple premiership player and five-time best and fairest winner across his career, he was also a regular state representative for Victoria and a hero to young fans at both of his clubs.“Barry will be remembered as a pivotal player at both the Bombers and the Kangaroos and we send our sympathies to his family, many friends and past teammates.”
Named in the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1997, he was also awarded legend status at Essendon in 2006.“Barry Davis was not only a great of our football club, but of Australian football more broadly,” Essendon chief executive Craig Vozzo said. “When Essendon people think of Barry, they will remember him both as a champion player and true gentleman.
“So many people connected to that first great era of our club credit Barry – alongside coach Ron Barassi – with lifting the expectation of our players and supporters after a long run without the ultimate success.
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