title: Ted Besford
text: # Ted Besford
  
  Edward Besford (28 June 1915 – 12 July 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
  
  ## Family
  
  The son of David Besford (1897-1991), and Rhoda Besford (1896-1974), née Websell, Edward Besford was born in Northumberland, England on 28 June 1915. He emigrated to Australia with his family at age 10, initially settling in Wonthaggi.
  
  He married Mavis Jenkins (1917-), at North Fitzroy on 13 December 1941.
  
  ## Cricket
  
  He also played over 100 games of district cricket with Fitzroy and Carlton from 1937 to 1953.
  
  ## Football
  
  He was cleared to Carlton from Fitzroy in July 1945.
  
  