Barry Gavin

Barry Gavin (20 August 1944 – 8 May 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]

Barry Gavin
Personal information
Full name Barry Gavin
Date of birth (1944-08-20) 20 August 1944
Date of death 8 May 2017[1]
Original team(s) Hamilton Imperials
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 86 kg (190 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1965–1966 North Melbourne 6 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Playing career

Barry Gavin debuted for North Melbourne at age 20 and he played six games from 1965-1966. He was the 578th player to represent North Melbourne where he kicked two goals wearing the numbers 42 and 54.

Post career

Barry Gavin worked as a physiotherapist at the Hawthorn Football Club and was instrumental during their golden era during the 70s and 80s. Barry was associated with the Hawthorn Football Club for over 30 years after joining the club as assistant physio in 1972 under Harry Miller. Barry was appointed chief physio in 1975 and played an integral part in the performance and rehabilitation of players during his time at the club. He was recognised for his efforts in 1990 when he was rewarded with life membership at the Hawthorn Football Club. Barry Gavin also worked as chief physio at the Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club.

Personal life

Barry Gavin married Di Gavin and they had three children; Sam, Eliza and Amy. He developed his own successful physio business called 'Total Physio Care' with three clinics throughout Melbourne. He died in 2017.

Notes
  1. "2017 Annual Report". North Melbourne Past Player & Officials Association.
  2. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 310. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
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