Ted Whitten

This is the player profile for Ted Whitten, born in Footscray, Victoria in 1933. Played for Footscray in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with Footscray in 1954. Represented Victoria (VFL) at national football carnivals / championships. Ted Whitten also coached Footscray and Williamstown.

Player Details

Name: Edward Whitten
Full Name: Edward James Whitten
Alias: Ted Whitten
DOB: 27/07/1933
POB: Footscray, Victoria
DOD: 17/08/1995
Height: 184cm
Weight: 89kg

Player History

Full Team History: Footscray
Total Matches (Goals): 321 (360)
VFL/AFL Team History: Footscray (1951-1970)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 321 (360)
Football Carnival Representation: Victoria (VFL) (1956)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 377th player to debut for Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 321 matches played for Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL (1951-1970), with 206 as captain
VFL/AFL Premierships: 1954 premiership won with Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Leadership: Footscray / Western Bulldogs team captain (1966)
Football Carnival Representation: Victoria (VFL)
Sporting Life Team Of The Year: 1954
All-Australian Team (Football Carnival): 1956, 1958, 1961

Relatives Details

Children

Edward James Whitten (b. 1957) - son

Links

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