Australian Football

Beginning in 1939, Cec Hiscox went on to enjoy an illustrious, if war-interrupted, 174 game VFA career with Northcote. After being tried in various positions he eventually settled down to become one of the finest specialist back pocket players of his day, with his eye catching forward forays not only delighting spectators, but also frequently capturing the attention of umpires (for the best of reasons). Fifth in the Recorder Cup voting of 1940, he later came second in the 1947 Liston Trophy, before finally breaking through to win the award, aged 33, in 1951. He finally retired at the age of 36 after the final match of the 1954 season, doubtless with more than a little regret at having failed to play in a premiership-winning team.

Author - John Devaney