Eric Francis Huxtable (27 October 1908 – 10 October 1990)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the VFL during the 1930s and briefly with South Melbourne in the early 1940s.
| Eric Huxtable | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Eric Francis Huxtable | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania | ||
| Date of death | 10 October 1990 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Melton, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | New Town | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1930–38 | Carlton | 135 (4) | |
| 1941–42 | South Melbourne | 22 (1) | |
| Total | 157 (5) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1942. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
editThe youngest of the six children of James Huxtable (1867–1910),[2][3] and Annie Martha Huxtable (1873-1940), née Connolly,[4] Eric Francis Huxtable was born in Hobart, Tasmania on 27 October 1908.[5]
He married Gwynneth Grace Fawcett (1914-1998) in May 1935.[6] They had six children, Neil, Gary, Erin, Margo, Christine, and Julie.
Education
editHe attended St Virgil's College, in Hobart.[7]
Football
editHuxtable commenced his football journey at just 15 years old with the Tasmanian club New Town, clinching their 'Best and fairest' award in 1928.
Transitioning to the mainland in 1930, he joined Carlton and swiftly established himself as a key member of their defense for the ensuing decade. Renowned for his exceptional long drop kicks, Huxtable demonstrated prowess on the field, notably holding his own against triple Brownlow Medal winner Haydn Bunton. His consistent performance earned him regular selection for the Big V representative team. Throughout his tenure at Carlton, Huxtable consistently contributed to the team's finals campaigns, including the 1932 VFL Grand Final loss to Richmond. Although his final season with Carlton culminated in a premiership victory, Huxtable's participation was thwarted by a thumb injury.
Following his departure from Carlton, Huxtable dedicated two years to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) before resuming his VFL career in 1941 with South Melbourne.
Death
editHe died at Melton, Victoria on 10 October 1990.
Notes
edit- ^ "Eric Huxtable - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ Deaths: Huxtable, The (Hobart) Daily Post, (Tuesday, 25 January 1910), p. 1.
- ^ Men and Women, The (Hobart) Daily Post, (Tuesday, 25 January 1910), p. 5.
- ^ Deaths: Huxtable, The (Hobart) Mercury, (Friday, 17 May 1940), p. 7.
- ^ Nominal Roll.
- ^ Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria Marriages Registration no.5127/1935.
- ^ Miller (1941).
References
edit- De Bolfo, Tony (2015), "No.9 Locker evokes Happy Memories for Huxtable", Carlton Media, Tuesday, 5 May 2015.
- De Bolfo, Tony (2017), "Player's Precious Scrapbook Surfaces", Carlton Media, Monday, 4 September 2017.
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Miller, G.K., "Eric Huxtable has Fine Football Record", The Weekly Times, (Saturday, 26 July 1941), p. 39.
- World War Two Nominal Roll: Sergeant Eric Francis Huxtable (A31790), Department of Veterans' Affairs.
External links
edit- Eric Huxtable's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Eric Huxtable at AustralianFootball.com
- Eric Huxtable, at Blueseum.
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