Chris Aitken (Australian footballer) explained

Chris Aitken
Birth Date:26 October 1948
Originalteam:Lower Plenty
Height:187 cm
Weight:82 kg
Statsend:1977
Years1:1967–69, 1977
Games Goals1:14 (15)

Chris Aitken (born 26 October 1948) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Biography

His is the older brother of Melbourne musician and radio host, Wilbur Wilde. In the 2001 Australian federal election, he was the Australian Greens candidate in the Division of Gippsland,[2] polling 5.55% of the vote.

He also played cricket, representing Victoria Country in two tour games. In 1978 he took four wickets in a match against an England XI at Leongatha[3] and in 1980 played against touring New Zealanders.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby, Russell. The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897. Main. Jim. 2009. 8th. 978-1-921496-00-4 . BAS Publishing. Seaford, Victoria. 15.
  2. News: Major parties put on musical notice. Seamus. Bradley. 21 October 2001. The Sunday Age.
  3. Web site: Victoria Country v England XI. 8 November 1978.