Norm Beckham
Fitzroy
AFL career
3 games0 goals
- Debut
- R6 1929 v CAR1 June 1929
- Most recent
- R8 1929 v RCH22 June 1929
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Bio
Norm Beckham was a mature-age recruit from the Yarra Valley who earned a brief opportunity with Fitzroy during the 1929 season. Originally from Millgrove, a town synonymous with the timber industry, he came to the VFL at 26 years of age, arriving as a seasoned country footballer rather than a developing junior. He made his debut against Carlton in Round 6 and retained his place for three consecutive matches, featuring in subsequent clashes against Essendon and Richmond. While he did not trouble the scorers during his short stint, his selection in three straight games indicates he was given a genuine trial in the senior side before ultimately being omitted. His league career concluded after that three-week block, leaving him as a notable example of a local stalwart who stepped up for a momentary taste of VFL football before fading from the elite level.
Profile
- Born
- 02 May 1903
- Died
- 30 Apr 1983 (aged 79y 363d)
- Birthplace
- Clifton Hill, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionNorm Beckham was a mature-age recruit from the Yarra Valley who earned a brief opportunity with Fitzroy during the 1929 season. Originally from Millgrove, a town synonymous with the timber industry, he came to the VFL at 26 years of age, arriving as a seasoned country footballer rather than a developing junior. He made his debut against Carlton in Round 6 and retained his place for three consecutive matches, featuring in subsequent clashes against Essendon and Richmond. While he did not trouble the scorers during his short stint, his selection in three straight games indicates he was given a genuine trial in the senior side before ultimately being omitted. His league career concluded after that three-week block, leaving him as a notable example of a local stalwart who stepped up for a momentary taste of VFL football before fading from the elite level.