Marcel Hilsz
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Fullname
Marcel Louis Hilsz
Died
15 May 1997 (aged 76)
Forrestfield, Western Australia
Forrestfield, Western Australia
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
| Marcel Hilsz | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Marcel Louis Hilsz | ||
| Born |
9 February 1921 Adelaide, South Australia[1] | ||
| Died |
15 May 1997 (aged 76) Forrestfield, Western Australia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 13 st 1 lb (83 kg) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1938–41, 1946–52 | Perth | 187 (84)[note 1] | |
| 1942 | St Kilda | 8 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1952. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Marcel Louis 'Nugget' Hilsz (9 February 1921 – 15 May 1997)[2] was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the VFL and Perth in the WAFL.
Hilsz began at Perth in 1938 but saw his early career interrupted by the Second World War. While on war service in Victoria[1] he spent some time with St Kilda and played eight VFL games in 1942. He played most of his football as a hard running defender but could also play forward, topping Perth's goal kicking list with 65 goals in 1951. His best football was played after the war and he represented Western Australia in eight interstate games.
He is a member of Perth's official 'Team of the Century' in the back pocket.