Graham Arthur
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| Personal Info | |
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| Birth | June 9, 1936, |
| Recruited from | Sandhurst (Bendigo league) |
| Height/Weight | 180 cm / 86 kg |
| Playing Career¹ | |
| Debut | 1955, Hawthorn vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Hawthorn (1955-1968)
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| Coaching Career¹ | |
| Team(s) | Hawthorn 1964-1965 |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season | |
| Career Highlights | |
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Graham Arthur is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL in the 1950's and 1960's.
Arthur played primarily as a half forward, debuting while still only 18 years old.
He was the captain of the first Hawthorn side to win the Grand Final and made a dozen appearances for the Victorian state team. He was named as captain of Hawthorn's official Team of the Century.
Arthur was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in the initial intake in 1996, his citation reading:
- Hawthorn’s first premiership captain was a brilliant half-forward flanker/centreman.
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| Preceded by John Kennedy |
Hawthorn Best and Fairest winner 1955 |
Succeeded by Roy Simmonds |
| Preceded by Alf Hughes |
Hawthorn Best and Fairest winner 1958 |
Succeeded by Allan Woodley |
| Preceded by Ian Law |
Hawthorn Best and Fairest winner 1962 |
Succeeded by Ian Law |
| Preceded by John Kennedy |
Hawthorn captain 1960-68 |
Succeeded by David Parkin |
| Preceded by John Kennedy |
Hawthorn coach 1964-65 |
Succeeded by Peter O'Donohue |
