People Australia

Life Summary [details]

Birth

27 July, 1933
Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

17 August, 1995 (aged 62)
Altona, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (prostate)

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

• Catholic

Education

• St Augustine's College (Yarraville, Melbourne)

Occupation

• Australian Rules coach
• Australian Rules player
• radio sports broadcaster
• television sports broadcaster

Awards

• Sport Australia Hall of Fame
• Medal of the Order of Australia
• Australian Football Hall of Fame

Legacies

• E. J. Whitten Bridge (Western Ring Road, Melbourne)
• E. J. Whitten Foundation
• E. J. Whitten Legends Game
• E. J. Whitten medal (best Victorian player, AFL state of origin)
• Whitten Oval (Footscray, Melbourne)

Key Organisations

• Footscray Football Club (Vic)

Workplaces

• 3AK radio station (Melbourne)
• 3GL radio station (Melbourne)