Ted Hopkins, the former Carlton footballer best known for his role in the biggest comeback in VFL/AFL grand final history, has died aged 74.
Carlton confirmed on Tuesday that Hopkins, a member of the club’s famed 1970 premiership team, coached by Ron Barassi, had died.
Ted Hopkins was chaired off the MCG for his match-turning performance in the 1970 grand final.Credit: Courtesy of Ted Hopkins
While Hopkins only played 29 games, he had a profound impact on the code as the founder of Champion Data, the company that pioneered the use of advanced statistics and data in the AFL.
Hopkins died on Monday after being unwell for some time. He is survived by his daughter Erica.
Jake Niall is a Walkley award-winning sports journalist and chief AFL writer for The Age.Connect via Twitter or email.
