Trevor Barker

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Trevor Barker (born October 7, 1956, died April 1996) was a former Australian rules footballer with St Kilda Football Club.

Recruited From Cheltenham Football Club in 1975. He was also a handy cricketer, winning an under 16 premiership with his father Jack coaching. Cheltenham Cricket Club, Cheltenham Football Club

He had a distinguished career and was considered the Saints' best player throughout the 1980s, in a decade where the team had very little success. In fact, his 230 games did not include any finals appearances, a VFL/AFL record. He was an inspirational footballer who was frequently mentioned in Matthew Hardy's book Saturday Afternoon Fever. Barker died of bowel cancer, aged 39, in April of 1996.

The Trevor Barker Award, given to St Kilda's Best and Fairest player, was named in his honour.

The Trevor Barker Beach Oval, home of the Sandringham Football Club was also named in his honour.

Preceded by Jeff Sarau	St Kilda Best and Fairest 1976	Succeeded by Jeff Sarau
Preceded by Jeff Dunne	St Kilda Best and Fairest 1981	Succeeded by Peter Kiel