Norm Beckton
Norman Aubrey Beckton (4 May 1898 – 8 September 1984)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL during the 1920s.
| Norm Beckton | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Norman Aubrey Beckton | ||
| Date of birth | 4 May 1898 | ||
| Place of birth | Brunswick, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 8 September 1984 (aged 86) | ||
| Place of death | Leongatha, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Essendon Association | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1921–1930 | Essendon | 173 (157) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Beckton played as a ruckman and won Essendon's best and fairest in 1928. A premiership player in 1923 and 1924, Beckton also represented Victoria during his career. He captained Essendon in 1929 and 1930.
References
- "Norman Beckton - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
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