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Jun 03, 1921 Peterborough, South Australia, Australia Died on 11 Jan 2007 (aged 85)
Australian rules footballer
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About Ron Phillips Australian Footballer
- Horace Ronald "Ron" Phillips (3 June 1921 – 11 January 2007) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Adelaide in the SANFL.
- He won back to back Magarey Medals in 1948 and 1949, the only other North Adelaide player to achieve this feat is Tommy MacKenzie. He was born on 3 June 1921 in Peterborough, South Australia to Horace Norman PHILLIPS and Winifred Lena PHILLIPS (née COSGROVE). Phillips was a very versatile footballer and played in most positions during his 139-game career.
- His 1948 Magarey Medal win was at centre half back and he won the award the following season when playing at centre half forward.
- From 1949 to 1952 he topped North Adelaide's goalkicking, with his best tally of 66 goals coming in 1952.
- He also played interstate football for South Australia, making a total of 10 appearances.
