Full name Ralph S. Empey Years Club Date of birth 21 September 1904 Name Ralph Empey | Original team(s) Scotch College Died September 28, 1960 Height/Weight 175 cm / 74 kg | |
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Date of death 28 September 1960(1960-09-28) (aged 56) | ||
Ralph Empey (21 September 1904 - 28 September 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Empey played his early football at Scotch College and made his first VFL appearance in 1924. In his 49-game career he played in nine finals, including two grand finals, both of which Richmond lost. He kicked two goals from a forward pocket in the 1928 Grand Final and was a half forward flanker in the premiership decider a year later.
As a cricketer, he was good enough to represent the Victoria Colts team and also played for Melbourne University.
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