Rupert Ernest "Rupe" Hiskins (29 October 1893 – 9 March 1976) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Rupe Hiskins | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Rupert Ernest Hiskins | ||
Date of birth | (1893-10-29)29 October 1893 | ||
Place of birth | Rutherglen, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 9 March 1976(1976-03-09) (aged 82) | ||
Place of death | Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital | ||
Original team(s) | Rutherglen Football Club | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1920–1924 | Carlton | 74 (9) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1924. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Hiskins, one of 14 siblings, had three elder brothers that played in the VFL, Arthur, Fred and Stan.[1]
He served with the Light Horse Brigade during the First World War.[2] [3]
Already 26 by the time he debuted in 1920, Hiskins played five seasons at Carlton, usually in the ruck, resting on the half back flank and wing.[4][5] He played in the 1921 VFL Grand Final, which Carlton lost by four points.[4]
Hiskins was a member of Brunswick's 1925 VFA premiership team.[1]
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