Norman Brookes
St Kilda
AFL career
2 games2 goals
- Debut
- R7 1898 v CAR18 June 1898
- Most recent
- R8 1898 v MEL25 June 1898
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Bio
Far better known as the father of Australian tennis and the namesake of the Australian Open men's singles trophy, Sir Norman Brookes made a fleeting appearance at the top level of football with St Kilda. A local product born in the suburb, he played just two matches during the 1898 VFL season, booting two goals in a brief cameo before shifting his focus entirely to the court. While his football career was restricted to a mere fortnight, Brookes went on to become the first non-British player to win Wimbledon and a Davis Cup legend, leaving his VFL numbers as a fascinating footnote in the life of a global sporting icon.
Profile
- Born
- 06 Apr 1876
- Died
- 22 Nov 1953 (aged 77y 230d)
- Birthplace
- St Kilda, VIC
- Deathplace
- Woodend, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionFar better known as the father of Australian tennis and the namesake of the Australian Open men's singles trophy, Sir Norman Brookes made a fleeting appearance at the top level of football with St Kilda. A local product born in the suburb, he played just two matches during the 1898 VFL season, booting two goals in a brief cameo before shifting his focus entirely to the court. While his football career was restricted to a mere fortnight, Brookes went on to become the first non-British player to win Wimbledon and a Davis Cup legend, leaving his VFL numbers as a fascinating footnote in the life of a global sporting icon.