Career: 1958 - 65
Debut: Round 16, 1958 vs Collingwood, aged 24 years, 98 days
Carlton Player No. 721
Games: 102
Goals: 45
Guernsey No. 9
Last Game: Round 18, 1965 vs Essendon, aged 31 years, 117 days
Height: 175cm
Weight: 77kg
DOB: May 3, 1934
DOD: May 13, 2024
With a name more reminiscent of a movie star than a footballer, Berkley Cox was a crowd favourite at Princes Park in his 102 games from 1958 to 1965. A small, yet tenacious and reliable centreman, he often tagged more skillful opponents out of matches.
Recruited from Tasmanian club City South, he wore guernsey number 9, stood 175cm tall and weighed in at 77 kg. He kicked 45 career goals and was among the Blues' best in our 1962 Grand Final loss to Essendon.
Berkley Cox headed back to Tasmania and represented his state in the 1966 ANFC Championship.
He died in Launceston, Tasmania on May 13, 2024 aged 90 years.
Carlton historian Tony De Bolfo's tribute.
https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/1554720/blues-mourn-the-passing-of-berkley-cox
Milestones
50 Games: Round 11, 1962 Vs South Melbourne100 Games: Round 16, 1965 Vs Collingwood
Video
Links
Articles: Rivalry of 1950s is kicking onBlueseum: Summary of playing statistics for Berkley Cox | Cox's Blueseum Image Gallery