The Saints urged supporters to dig deep and donate on Friday night, turning up $3,324 for the Darrel Baldock Memorial to be built at LaTrobe Recreational Ground in Tasmania, at a cost of $400,000.
The club was joined by the Richmond, Hawthorn and North Melbourne Football Clubs, along with every football club in Tasmania, in supporting the fundraising effort at the weekend.
“This memorial will serve as a permanent reminder of the Doc’s legacy,” said St Kilda Chief Executive Officer Michael Nettlefold.
“A true icon, Darrel Baldock’s contribution to the St Kilda Football Club is a fundamental part of the Saints 139 year history.”?
Affectionately known as ‘Mr Magic’, Baldock played 119 games for St Kilda from 1962-68, and captained the club’s only Premiership side in 1966.
He was the club's Best and Fairest in 1962, 1963 and 1965, and kicked 237 goals over his career.
In 1996 the Doc was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame and was elevated to Legend status in 2006.
He was also the first person to be granted Legend status in St Kilda’s Hall of Fame in 2003.
10% of all Darrel Baldock memorabilia sold by the Saints will also go towards the establishment of the memorial - get your exclusive piece of history today.
- 1966 Premiership Framed Half Cup
- Hall of Fame Legends Limited Edition of 25
- Strength through Loyalty Signed and Framed With FREE Poster
- Strength through Loyalty Signed Unframed With FREE Poster
Donations can also be made to the Darrel Baldock Memorial Fund by contacting the Latrobe Council in Tasmania:
• By mail to PO Box 63, Latrobe Tas 7307
• In person at Council offices, 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe
• By phone - Latrobe Council - 6421 4650
• Direct Deposit (phone Council on 6421 4650 to arrange)
