Career
Phillip James "Philosophy" Ryan Department of Administration and Management (9 June 1915 – 7 January 2014) was an Australian rules football player who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He spent six years in the VFL, during which time he made 52 league appearances for Hawthorn, mostly as a ruckman and up forward. From 1948 to 1967, Ryan served in a variety of positions at Hawthorn, including Vice President, Chairman of Selectors and Treasurer.
Ryan was club President from 1968 until 1979, with Hawthorn winning three premierships while was in the role.
In 1980, Ryan became the VFL"s Commissioner for player payments.
