About
E.J. Whitten OAM
‘Mr. Football’
27 July 1933 – 17 August 1995
Born and bred in Melbourne’s Western suburbs, he was loved for his caring nature, unique character and common touch.
E.J. (Ted) Whitten was the largest of the larger than-life characters that have decorated Australian Rules football. Considered by many as the most complete footballer to play the [...]
Career highlights
‘Mr. Football’
FOOTSCRAY FOOTBALL CLUB
• E.J. Whitten OAM – Mr Football
• Playing Career 1951 – 1970
• 321 Games Footscray Football Club
• 5 times Best & Fairest – 1954
, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961
• Member of 1954 Premiership Team
• Captain/Coach of Footscray Football Club to 3 night premierships
• Captain Footscray Football Club to 2 night premierships
• Captain/Coach Footscray [...]
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