Hubbry Logo
Ron BentonRon BentonMain
Open search
Ron Benton
Community hub
Ron Benton
logo
7 pages, 0 posts
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Ron Benton
Ron Benton
Ron Benton
View on Wikipedia
from Wikipedia

Ronald Mark Benton (born 1937) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with West Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

Key Information

Benton made his debut for West Adelaide in 1955 shortly before his 17th birthday. His first kick in league football saw him score the first of 198 goals for the club. He played 184 games for West Adelaide and in 1957 he won the SANFL's highest individual honor, the Magarey Medal, as well as winning West Adelaide's Best & Fairest award.

Ron Benton was also a member of West's 1961 premiership team playing on the half-forward flank as West Adelaide defeated Norwood for their first premiership win since 1947. The Grand Final was played on 30 September and, in what became known as the 'Turkish Bath Grand Final'[1] due to it being played in 35°C heat, West prevailed over the Redlegs 16.13 (109) to 11.7 (73) in front of 40,909 at the Adelaide Oval with the oppressive heat blamed for the lowest Grand Final attendance since West defeated Norwood in 1947. Benton was one of West's best players on the day with 21 kicks, 2 handballs, 4 marks and he kicked 2 goals.

He was West Adelaide's leading goal kicker in 1963 with 29 goals.

References

[edit]
[edit]
Revisions and contributorsEdit on WikipediaRead on Wikipedia

Ron Benton

View on Grokipedia
from Grokipedia
Ron Benton is an Australian former Australian rules footballer known for his distinguished career with West Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), where he established himself as one of the competition's standout players during the 1950s and 1960s. He won the Magarey Medal in 1957 as the SANFL's fairest and most brilliant player, while also claiming West Adelaide's best and fairest award in the same year. Benton was a vital member of West Adelaide's 1961 premiership team and played a total of 184 games for the club, kicking 198 goals across two stints from 1955 to 1959 and 1961 to 1965. His contributions earned him lasting recognition, including life membership with West Adelaide and SANFL Player Life Membership in 1967, as well as induction as an inaugural member of the West Adelaide Hall of Fame in 2005. Benton passed away in 2019.

Early life

Birth and background

Ron Benton was born on December 27, 1937. No further details about his birthplace, family background, education, or early life are documented in available sources. This scarcity of information on his pre-football years is common for many SANFL players of his era.

Career

Ron Benton played his entire SANFL career with West Adelaide Football Club across two stints: from 1955 to 1959 and from 1961 to 1965. During this time, he played 184 games and kicked 198 goals. He achieved significant individual success in 1957 by winning the Magarey Medal as the SANFL's fairest and most brilliant player, along with West Adelaide's best and fairest award. Benton was a key contributor to West Adelaide's 1961 premiership success. His service to the club and league was recognized with life membership at West Adelaide, SANFL Player Life Membership in 1967, and induction as an inaugural member of the West Adelaide Hall of Fame in 2005.

Death

Later years and death

Little is known about Ron Benton's life after his retirement from football in 1965. No public records or sources detail his post-football professional activities, personal engagements, or other pursuits during his later years. Ron Benton died on 16 August 2019 in South Australia, aged 81. His passing was announced by West Adelaide Football Club and the SANFL in mid-August 2019, with his funeral held on 26 August 2019 at Mater Christi Catholic Church in Seaton. No further information is available regarding the cause of his death or other circumstances.
Add your contribution
Related Hubs
User Avatar
No comments yet.