Charles Baker
Charles Baker a footballer and cricketer from St Patrick’s College who became one of St. Kilda’s essential players by earning the top league honours in 1902.
Graham Crouch
Graham Crouch was a record-breaking Australian middle-distance runner who competed both nationally and internationally. He won multiple titles and became a coach and mentor after retirement to support the athletic community.
Alexander Greenfield
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Greenfield legacy remains honored in Ballarat as the founder the Ballarat Football Club in 1806 and serving as its first captain and president.
Angus Greenfield
Angus Greenfield, the son of Alexander greenfield was a multi-talented Ballarat athlete, excelling in athletics, cycling, rowing, and football. Also served as the Ballarat Football Club’s captain and winning multiple championship.
Robert Greville
Robert Greville was a successful Ballarat-born boxer who won the Victorian Welterweight title in 1951, trained future champions including an Olympian, and posthumously inducted into the Victorian Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.
James Gull
Jim Gull was one of Victorian country football’s most decorated players, scoring over 1000 goals across 560 games, leading Daylesford to its first premiership in 1961, and earning Hall of Fame and Legend status in the Ballarat Football League.
Leslie Hammond
Leslie Hammond, a two-time Olympic gold medallist in field hockey for India, moved to Ballarat in 1950 after a distinguished sporting career, and his memorabilia is now preserved at Sovereign Hill Museum.
Rex Hollioake OAM
Rex Hollioake MBE OAM, known as “Mr Cricket,” was a celebrated Ballarat cricketer, administrator, and youth sports supporter who played over 300 A Grade matches, led the Ballarat Cricket Association for decades, and was honored with numerous awards and a sporting complex named after him.
John Jopling
Jack Jopling was Victoria’s most successful rowing stroke of the 1920s, leading Wendouree Rowing Club to over 40 victories and multiple state titles, and later serving as club president until his passing.
Alan Spratling
Allan Spratling dedicated 44 years as president of Mt Clear Cricket Club, making major contributions to its growth and junior development, and was honored with life membership, and the Cricket Victoria service medal.
Neil Trezise
Neil Trezise, nicknamed ‘Nipper’, was a star footballer for Geelong from 1949 to 1959, winning two premierships, and later serving as coach and president—before a long political career as Victorian Minister for Sport, where he helped secure the MCG’s future as the VFL Grand Final venue.