Dick Reynolds

Dick Reynolds (June 20 1915 - September 2 2002) was an Australian Rules player and coach. He played for, captained and coached the Essendon Bombers in the VFL competition for nearly three decades. He played from 1933 until 1951, captain coaching the side from 1939 until 1950, and coaching after his retirement from 1951 until 1960. Revered by Essendon supporters, he was often referred to simply as King Richard.

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June 20 - 1915 - September 2 - 2002 - Australian Rules - Essendon Bombers - VFL - 1933 - 1951 - 1939 - 1950 - 1960

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The most notable highlights of Reynolds career include:

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• Four time premiership captain-coach (1942, 1946, 1949, 1950)
• Three time Brownlow Medal winner (1934, 1937, 1938), the equal most of any player
• Seven time Essendon best-and-fairest (1934, 1936-1939, 1942, 1943), an equal club record
• 320 career games, a league record at the time of his retirement
• 443 goals scored, a club record at the time of his retirement
• Chosen as one of the twelve inaugural "legends of the game" by the AFL
• Chosen in the AFL team of the century
• Ranked as the greatest ever player for the club in the "Champions of Essendon"

Off the field, Reynolds was a shy and private man, noted for his humility about his footballing achievements. Only days before his death, after being given a standing ovation by the crowd at the "Champions of Essendon" announcement dinner, Reynolds was visibly moved and simply stated "I don't deserve any of this".

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