If there has been one great charactor of the game it would have to be the great Ted Whitten. Ted was knowm as "Mr. Football" and thats exacly who he was. Whitten has been refered to by team-mates and oppersition as one of the greatest players ever. With his ability to take control of a game, Ted was a versitile player. In twenty seasons at Footscray, he played 321 games, always showing tremendous guts and determination, and of coures, Ted gave as good as he got. He was Footscrays leading goal kicker on three occassions, captained and coached his beloved "Doggies", and also we can not forget the great pride he took for the big "V."(player,coach,selector) Ted Whitten loved Footsray and Footscray will always love Ted. His outstanding contribution to football will never be forgoten.
Nickname: Mr.Football
Games: 321 (51-70)
Captain: 1967-68
Captain/Coach: 1957-66,69-70
Best and Fairest: 5 (54,57,58,59,61)
Clubs leading goal kicker: 3 (61,62,63)
State represetetive: 29 times
Premierships: 1 (1954)