Alby Linton
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Alby Linton was an Australian rules football
er who played for Footscray
in the VFL
.
A rover, Linton was recruited from Footscray locally and made his debut in 1947. He played 53 games for the club and was their equal top goalkicker in 1951 with 23 goals.
In 1953 he left Footscray and joined Williamstown
in the VFA, becoming a member of 3 premiership teams during the 1950s. He was their best and fairest winner in 1955 and he topped the league's goalkicking with 84 goals. Linton is a member of Williamstown's official 'Team of the Century'.
Australian rules football
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er who played for Footscray
Western Bulldogs
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in the VFL
Australian Football League
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A rover, Linton was recruited from Footscray locally and made his debut in 1947. He played 53 games for the club and was their equal top goalkicker in 1951 with 23 goals.
In 1953 he left Footscray and joined Williamstown
Williamstown Football Club
The Williamstown Football Club, nicknamed The Seagulls, is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne and are currently playing in the Victorian Football League...
in the VFA, becoming a member of 3 premiership teams during the 1950s. He was their best and fairest winner in 1955 and he topped the league's goalkicking with 84 goals. Linton is a member of Williamstown's official 'Team of the Century'.