Ian Stevenson | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Ian R. Stevenson | ||
Date of birth | 23 September 1944 | ||
Original team(s) | East Devonport, North Ballarat | ||
Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 97 kg (214 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Ruckman | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1969–70 | Essendon | 10 (2) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Ian Stevenson (born 23 September 1944) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [1] After his Essendon stint, Stevenson returned to his two old sides, East Devonport and North Ballarat, as well as playing with Kingsville.
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