Dave Boyd

{{short description|Australian rules footballer}}

{{other people||David Boyd (disambiguation){{!}}David Boyd}}

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{{Infobox AFL biography

| name = Dave Boyd

| image = Dave Boyd PA.png

| image_size = 200px

| caption = Boyd during his Port Adelaide career

| fullname = David Edward Boyd

| birth_date = {{birth date|1927|08|16|df=y}}

| birth_place = Largs Bay, South Australia

| death_date = {{death date and age|2017|12|15|1927|08|16|df=yes}}

| death_place =

| height =

| weight =

| position = Forward/CENTRE

| statsend = 1960

| years1 = 1948–1960

| club1 = Port Adelaide

| games_goals1 = 222 (183) NEVER MISSED A GAME

| sooyears1 = 1949–1958

| sooteam1 = South Australia

| soogames_goals1 = 19

| careerhighlights =

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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).{{cite web|url=http://www.sanfl.com.au/halloffame/dave-e-boyd/| title=Dave E Boyd| publisher=SANFL|access-date=16 June 2014}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/local-footy-sa/sanfl/port-adelaide/port-adelaide-great-dave-boyd-dies-at-age-90/news-story/31051da5f7eaf4cf6db0607e3ad4ff84 |title=Port Adelaide great Dave Boyd dies at age 90 |date=17 December 2017 |website=www.adelaidenow.com.au |access-date=2017-12-20}}

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

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