Vale Ivan Marsh

[geoffjennings79]

In the FB comments of Angus Abbey's passing, Ivan's sister in law posted that 1960s Bulldog ruckman Ivan Marsh passed away on the weekend at the age of 82.

Short for a ruckman atc185cm, Ivan was a solid bugger. An old neighbour of mine worked with him as butchers.

For anyone like me who collected/collects Scanlens footy cards, you'll probably know Ivan was the victim of 2 stuff ups by Scanlens.

In 1969, the 4 Footscray players had their names reversed, so the Thorpe card is actually Marsh and vice versa, and likewise Cook and McGowan carry the wrong names:



Then in 1972, in what is one of my favourite cards in my collection, poor old Ivan had his photo slightly recropped, readjusted for colour, and labelled as Ron McGowan!



Vale Ivan Marsh. ️

 

[Fossie 32]

Rest in peace Ivan

 

[Optimistic Dog]

In the FB comments of Angus Abbey's passing, Ivan's sister in law posted that 1960s Bulldog ruckman Ivan Marsh passed away on the weekend at the age of 82.

Short for a ruckman atc185cm, Ivan was a solid bugger. An old neighbour of mine worked with him as butchers.

For anyone like me who collected/collects Scanlens footy cards, you'll probably know Ivan was the victim of 2 stuff ups by Scanlens.

In 1969, the 4 Footscray players had their names reversed, so the Thorpe card is actually Marsh and vice versa, and likewise Cook and McGowan carry the wrong names:

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Then in 1972, in what is one of my favourite cards in my collection, poor old Ivan had his photo slightly recropped, readjusted for colour, and labelled as Ron McGowan!

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Vale Ivan Marsh. ️

I remember Ivan Marsh well. Played ruck at 185cm would not be a tall midfielder these days. When he finished at the dogs he played many games with Coburg who I followed in VFA. Those days all VFL were played on Saturday and VFA on Sunday. Can you believe some players had a smoke at 3/4 quarter time, those days you could listen to the address on the ground. I think Ivan did. I can remember Bob Johnson did for sure he captained coached Prahan after finishing with the dees. No high-performance coaches here.

 

[Freshwater]

In the FB comments of Angus Abbey's passing, Ivan's sister in law posted that 1960s Bulldog ruckman Ivan Marsh passed away on the weekend at the age of 82.

Short for a ruckman atc185cm, Ivan was a solid bugger. An old neighbour of mine worked with him as butchers.

For anyone like me who collected/collects Scanlens footy cards, you'll probably know Ivan was the victim of 2 stuff ups by Scanlens.

In 1969, the 4 Footscray players had their names reversed, so the Thorpe card is actually Marsh and vice versa, and likewise Cook and McGowan carry the wrong names:

View attachment 2434066

Then in 1972, in what is one of my favourite cards in my collection, poor old Ivan had his photo slightly recropped, readjusted for colour, and labelled as Ron McGowan!

View attachment 2434068

Vale Ivan Marsh. ️

I wasn’t even alive in the ‘60’s but I reckon that’s peak Footscray guernsey/uniform. Button up woolen jumpers, higher hoops, true colours and black or white shorts. Also no clutter with sponsors.
I like how we are remembering our past players. Our club has a wonderful history, much more than our 100 years in the VFL/AFL.