MELBOURNE is saddened by the passing of Stuart Spencer - a dual Melbourne premiership player and one of the game's legendary characters.
Spencer passed away on Tuesday. He was aged 79.
He wore No. 12 in 122 games for Melbourne and played in the 1955 and 1956 premierships. Spencer was was also a dual Best and Fairest winner in those premiership years.
Spencer was recognised early on in his career for his ‘spectacular and determined football, both at back pocket and roving’.
Originally hailing from Portland via Digby in Victoria’s Western District, Spencer left Melbourne after the 1956 triumph, and went on to become a star with Tasmanian side, Clarence.
Amongst many honours achieved through his footballing life, he played 236 games with Clarence, was named All Australian in 1961, and was captain of the first Tasmanian side to ever beat Victoria.
Upon his retirement as a player, Spencer ultimately returned to serve as Melbourne’s President from 1986 to 1991, leaving his mark indelibly when he returned the Melbourne guernsey to red and navy blue from 1987.
With honours galore to his name, Spencer is a member of Melbourne’s Team of the Century, and an inductee into three Halls of Fame - Melbourne, the AFL and the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame.
We offer our most sincere condolences to Stuart’s wife, Fay, and his daughters Shelley and Loretta and their families.
Funeral details will be provided as they become available.
Spencer passed away on Tuesday. He was aged 79.
He wore No. 12 in 122 games for Melbourne and played in the 1955 and 1956 premierships. Spencer was was also a dual Best and Fairest winner in those premiership years.
Spencer was recognised early on in his career for his ‘spectacular and determined football, both at back pocket and roving’.
Originally hailing from Portland via Digby in Victoria’s Western District, Spencer left Melbourne after the 1956 triumph, and went on to become a star with Tasmanian side, Clarence.
Amongst many honours achieved through his footballing life, he played 236 games with Clarence, was named All Australian in 1961, and was captain of the first Tasmanian side to ever beat Victoria.
Upon his retirement as a player, Spencer ultimately returned to serve as Melbourne’s President from 1986 to 1991, leaving his mark indelibly when he returned the Melbourne guernsey to red and navy blue from 1987.
With honours galore to his name, Spencer is a member of Melbourne’s Team of the Century, and an inductee into three Halls of Fame - Melbourne, the AFL and the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame.
We offer our most sincere condolences to Stuart’s wife, Fay, and his daughters Shelley and Loretta and their families.
Funeral details will be provided as they become available.
