Roy Percival Bossi (1894–1964) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Background

Roy 'Bunny' Bossi was born in Leichhardt, New South Wales in 1894.

Playing career

He joined Western Suburbs in the 1910s and played first grade with them in 1917. He later moved to the St. George District, and turned out for

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during the foundation year of 1921. 'Bunny' Bossi played in the very first

match against

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on 23 April 1921 and he retired at the end of the 1921 season.

Death

Bossi died on 22 May 1964 at his

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home, aged 70.Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 23/5/1964

References

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