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Fitzroy Members of the Hall of Fame

The AFL established the Hall of Fame in 1996 to recognise and enshrine players, coaches, umpires, administrators and media representatives who have made significant contributions to Australian Football - at any level - since the game's inception in 1858.

Prior to the 2012 intake, there are 233 members, including 23 Legends.

Fitzroy has two legend members - Haydn Bunton, inducted in 1996 (Fitzroy 1931-1937; 119 games) and Kevin Murray - inducted as a member 1996 and legend 2010 (Fitzroy 1955-1964, 1967-1974; 333 games, Fitzroy Coach 1963-1964) .

...And the following members...
Bernie Quinlan - inducted 1996 (Fitzroy 1978 - 1986 ; 189 games, Fitzroy Coach 1995, 1969-1977 177 games)
Allan Ruthven - inducted 1998 (Fitzroy 1940-1941, 1943-1954; 222 games, Fitzroy Coach 1952-1954)
Garry Wilson - inducted 1999 (Fitzroy 1971-1984; 268 games)
John 'Jack' Worrall - inducted 1996 (Fitzroy 1884-1893; VFA)
David Parkin - inducted 2002 (Fitzroy Coach 1986 - 1988)
Norm Smith - inducted 1996 (Fitzroy 1949-1950 17 games, Fitzroy Coach 1949 - 1951, Melbourne 1935-1948, 210 games)
Jack Moriarty - inducted 2004 (Fitzroy 1924-1933; 157 games)
John Murphy - inducted 2006 (Fitzroy 1967-1977; 214 games, South Mebourne 1978-1979 23 games, North Melbourne 1979-1980 9 games, )
Wilfred 'Chicken' Smallhorn - inducted 2006 (Fitzroy 1930-1940; 150 games)
Robert Walls - inducted 2006 (Fitzroy 1978-1980; 41 games, Fitzroy Coach 1981-1985, Carlton 1967-1978 218 games)
The following players played for Fitzroy, but made their names with other clubs
Albert Collier - Collingwood (Fitzroy 1941 - 1942; 12 games)
Doug Hawkins - Footscray (Fitzroy 1995; 21 games)
John Rantall - South Melbourne & North Melbourne (Fitzroy 1980; 6 games)
Len Thompson - Collingwood & South Melbourne (Fitzroy 1980; 13 games)
Updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
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