Eric Haggis
North Melbourne
AFL career
4 games0 goals
- Debut
- R2 1944 v RCH13 May 1944
- Most recent
- R6 1944 v HAW10 June 1944
Stats
Bio
A mature-age recruit who arrived at Arden Street during the depleted war years, Eric Haggis was a police officer by trade who provided much-needed depth for North Melbourne. Recruited from Brighton in the VFA, he made his debut at the age of 29 in 1944, stepping in to fill the void left by regular players serving in World War II. Standing 178cm and weighing a solid 87kg, he was a physically robust footballer who added strength to the side during a season where availability often dictated selection. While his VFL career was limited to just four senior appearances without a goal, Haggis remains a notable example of the local league stalwarts who stepped up to keep the competition running during the conflict.
Profile
- Born
- 29 Apr 1915
- Died
- 06 Mar 1964 (aged 48y 312d)
- Birthplace
- Beaufort, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 87 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA mature-age recruit who arrived at Arden Street during the depleted war years, Eric Haggis was a police officer by trade who provided much-needed depth for North Melbourne. Recruited from Brighton in the VFA, he made his debut at the age of 29 in 1944, stepping in to fill the void left by regular players serving in World War II. Standing 178cm and weighing a solid 87kg, he was a physically robust footballer who added strength to the side during a season where availability often dictated selection. While his VFL career was limited to just four senior appearances without a goal, Haggis remains a notable example of the local league stalwarts who stepped up to keep the competition running during the conflict.