Rupe Hiskins

Rupert Ernest "Rupe" Hiskins (29 October 1893 – 9 March 1976) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Rupe Hiskins
Personal information
Full name Rupert Ernest Hiskins
Date of birth (1893-10-29)29 October 1893
Place of birth Rutherglen, Victoria
Date of death 9 March 1976(1976-03-09) (aged 82)
Place of death Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Original team(s) Rutherglen Football Club
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1920–1924 Carlton 74 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1924.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Hiskins, one of 14 siblings, had three elder brothers that played in the VFL, Arthur, Fred and Stan.[1]

He served with the Light Horse Brigade during the First World War.[2]

Already 26 by the time he debuted in 1920, Hiskins played five seasons at Carlton, usually in the ruck, resting on the half back flank and wing.[3][4] He played in the 1921 VFL Grand Final, which Carlton lost by four points.[3]

Hiskins was a member of Brunswick's 1925 VFA premiership team.[1]

References
  1. "Rupe Hiskins". Blueseum.
  2. "First World War Embarkation Roll - Rupert Ernest Hiskins". Australian War Memorial.
  3. AFL Tables: Rupe Hiskins
  4. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
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