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Graham Arthur - Hawthorn (1936…
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23-Sep-2023
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Graham Arthur - Hawthorn (1936 - 2021): Graham Arthur's 1961 season match-worn No.2 long-sleeved jumper, framed together with a plaque which recognizes Arthur in his capacity of Captain of the team during 1961 when Hawthorn won its' first Premiership. Overall 104 x 90 cm. The jumper is accompanied by letters from the Hawthorn Club acknowledging its' loan for display in the Hawks Museum where it was displayed by the present vendor, the grandson of Syd Syrett, who had been Arthur's personal trainer. Arthur played primarily as a half forward, debuting while still only 18 years old. He was the captain of the first Hawthorn side from 1960 to 1968 during which period they won the Grand Final . He made a dozen appearances for the Victorian state team. Following his career at Hawthorn, Arthur was appointed playing coach of Bendigo Football League club Echuca . He was named captain of Hawthorn's official Team of the Century and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in the initial intake in 1996. His citation reads: Hawthorn's first premiership captain was a brilliant half-forward flanker/centreman. Arthur's father Alan Arthur played for Essendon . On 24 October 2000, Arthur was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australian football.
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Memorabilia: Sporting - AFL/VFL