Wally Beckwith

This is the umpire profile for John Walter Beckwith (a.k.a. Wally Beckwith), born in Wonwondah East, Victoria in 1893. He officiated as a boundary umpire in the VFL/AFL, officiating a grand final as a boundary umpire (1929). Beckwith also played for Fitzroy.

Umpire Details

Name: John Beckwith
Full Name: John Walter Beckwith
Alias: Wally Beckwith
DOB: 30/05/1893
POB: Wonwondah East, Victoria
DOD: 07/12/1983
POD: Mentone, Victoria
AFLUA Boundary Umpire Heritage No.: 151

Umpire History

VFL/AFL History: (1928-1929) - 2 matches

Boundary Umpire (1928-1929) - 2 matches

Umpire Accolades

VFL/AFL Accolades:

Boundary Umpire (1928-1929)
- 2 matches officiated as a boundary umpire in the VFL/AFL
- 1929 grand final officiated as a boundary umpire in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season	Premiership	Position	Matches	Em. Only
1928	VFL Season	Boundary Umpire	1	0
1929	VFL Season	Boundary Umpire	1	0

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