Gordon Hellwig
Australian rules footballer, born 1901
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Gordon Hellwig (5 February 1901 – 24 May 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Gordon Hellwig
Born
5 February 1901
Died
24 May 1964 (aged 63)
Height
185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
| Gordon Hellwig | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gordon Hellwig | ||
| Born | 5 February 1901 | ||
| Died | 24 May 1964 (aged 63) | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position | Half-forward / centre half-back | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1925–28 | Fitzroy | 51 (28) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1928. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He transferred to Williamstown in the VFA in 1929 and played 60 games and kicked 51 goals up until he injured his knee in a charity match against the VFL in June 1932 and never played again. He was captain-coach for part of the 1931 VFA season.[2] and was captain in 1932 until he injured his knee.[3]
