Ruthven died after suffering a stroke at Wangaratta Hospital. He was buried at St Brigid's Catholic Church, Mulwala. See also List of Brownlow Medal winners Fitzroy FC honour roll List of Fitzroy Football Club coaches Australian rules footballers with 200 games for one club References External links 1922 births 2003 deaths Fitzroy Football Club players Fitzroy Football Club Premiership players Fitzroy Football Club coaches Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees Brownlow Medal winners Mitchell Medal winners Australian rules footballers from Melbourne One-time VFL/AFL Premiership players People from Fitzroy, Victoria