Frank "Dolly" Aked Jr. (5 February 1932 – 24 November 1976) was an Australian rules football player. He played with Footscray, now known as the Western Bulldogs.[1] He played four games in the early 1950s.[2]
| Frank Aked | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 24 November 1976 (aged 44) | ||
| Place of death | Yarraville, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Footscray Seconds | ||
| Debut | Round 14, 1951, Footscray vs. North Melbourne, at Arden St | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 81.5 kg (180 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1951–1952 | Footscray | 4 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1952. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Aked junior's playing measurements were 180 cm and 81.5 kg.
Aked played with Yarrawonga Football Club from 1953[3] to 1955 and won the 1954 (80 goals)[4] and 1955 (77) Ovens and Murray Football League goal kicking award.
Aked was a member of the 1954 Ovens & Murray Football League side[5] that won the VCFL Country Championships.[6]
Aked died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 44.[7]
His father, Frank Aked Sr., also played for Footscray, commencing his VFL career in Footscray's inaugural season in 1925.
External links
edit- Frank Aked Jr.'s playing statistics from AFL Tables
References
edit- ^ Main, Jim. The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers (2002 ed.). Melbourne: Crown Content.
- ^ "1951 – Footscray seek first premiership". The Argus. 7 September 1951. p. 5. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "1953 – Aked cleared by Footscray". The Age. 8 April 1953. p. 8. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "1954 – Aked on top". Benalla Ensign. 9 September 1954. p. 12. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "1954 – Ovens & Murray side". The Age. 8 June 1954. p. 10. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "1954 – Ovens & Murray Triumphs". The Argus. 15 June 1954. p. 13. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ Mike Ryan (1984). "1984 – A Guy Called Dolly". Sunday Press newspaper. Retrieved 27 July 2021 – via Facebook.
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