Berkley Cox
Australian rules footballer (1934–2024)
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Berkley James Cox (3 May 1934 – 13 May 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Berkley James Cox
Born
3 May 1934
Died
13 May 2024 (aged 90)
Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston, Tasmania
Original team
City-South (NTFA)
| Berkley Cox | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Berkley James Cox | ||
| Born | 3 May 1934 | ||
| Died |
13 May 2024 (aged 90) Launceston, Tasmania | ||
| Original team | City-South (NTFA) | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Position | Centreman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1958–65 | Carlton | 102 (45) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Cox was an established player at City-South in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association (NTFA) when he was lured to the mainland by Carlton. He appeared as a centreman in their 1962 VFL Grand Final loss to Essendon and kicked 17 goals the following season. Cox represented Tasmania at the 1966 Hobart Carnival.
Cox was inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2005.[2] He died on 13 May 2024 at the age of 90.[1]
