Happy 80th to Berkeley Cox!
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Career: 1958 – 65
Debut: Round 16, 1958 vs Collingwood, aged 23 years, 98 days
Carlton Player No. 721
Games: 102
Goals: 45
Guernsey No. 9
Last Game: Round 18, 1965 vs Essendon, aged 30 years, 117 days
Height: 175cm
Weight: 77kg
DOB: 3 May, 1935
With a name more reminiscent of a movie star than a footballer, Berkley Cox was a crowd favourite at Princes Park in his 102 games from 1958 to 1965. A small, yet tenacious and reliable centreman, he often tagged more skillful opponents out of matches.
Recruited from Tasmanian club City South, he wore guernsey number 9, stood 175cm tall and weighed in at 77 kg. He kicked 45 career goals and was among the Blues’ best in our 1962 Grand Final loss to Essendon.
Milestones
50 Games: Round 11, 1962 Vs South Melbourne
100 Games: Round 16, 1965 Vs Collingwood
A brave and fiercely competitive player.
Fast and determined in attacki we’re his trademark s. An excellent centre player as well as half forward . He and John Nicholls were my favourites as well as Leo brereton .
I am a terrible supporter of Carlton ,an wonder will you will draft a young Tasmanian, It is a long time between drinks since the last one.Hopefully sometime soon .
Hello Berkeley
I remember you with much warmth. My dad was Reg Duggan. He was both supporter and friend. I was about 10 years old when you looked after me and my brother whilst my mum was in hospital. You were so kind. I hope this message gets to you. Thank you.
When you looked after us , as I mentioned, the year was around 1959-1960. I moved to Sweden in 1970. I am 73. Dad died in 1985 as you may already know. My mum passed away last year on 22nd January at the age of 94. You were good to me. Thank you 🙂