Arthur Hodgson
Carlton · “The Black Prince”
AFL career
76 games7 goals
- Debut
- R4 1948 v FSC8 May 1948
- Most recent
- R16 1952 v ESS9 Aug 1952
Stats
Bio
Born in Sydney but forged on the infamous gravel ovals of Queenstown, Tasmania, Arthur Hodgson was a lightning-fast winger who utilized his professional sprinting background to devastating effect. Spotted by Carlton scouts while representing Tasmania at the 1947 National Carnival, he moved to Princes Park in 1948 and immediately injected elite speed and ball-handling class into the Blues' midfield. Renowned for his ability to break lines and his courageous overhead marking, Hodgson’s peak came in 1950 when he won the club's Best and Fairest award and represented Victoria, becoming one of the rare players to wear the Big V after originally representing another state. Despite a relatively short VFL career that included a Grand Final appearance in 1949, his impact was profound, and he departed after the 1952 season to return to Tasmania as a captain-coach and eventual Hall of Fame legend.
Profile
- Born
- 08 Jan 1926
- Died
- 12 May 2003 (aged 77y 124d)
- Birthplace
- Sydney, NSW
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Teams
Honours
- Carlton B&F1950
Bio
1 revisionBorn in Sydney but forged on the infamous gravel ovals of Queenstown, Tasmania, Arthur Hodgson was a lightning-fast winger who utilized his professional sprinting background to devastating effect. Spotted by Carlton scouts while representing Tasmania at the 1947 National Carnival, he moved to Princes Park in 1948 and immediately injected elite speed and ball-handling class into the Blues' midfield. Renowned for his ability to break lines and his courageous overhead marking, Hodgson’s peak came in 1950 when he won the club's Best and Fairest award and represented Victoria, becoming one of the rare players to wear the Big V after originally representing another state. Despite a relatively short VFL career that included a Grand Final appearance in 1949, his impact was profound, and he departed after the 1952 season to return to Tasmania as a captain-coach and eventual Hall of Fame legend.