Vale Bob Hank

[Big Phil]

News from the Eagles this morning that sadly Bob Hank has passed away...

RIP and condolonces to the Hank family...

It is with great sadness that the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club advises that Life Governor and Australian Football Hall of Fame member Bob Hank passed away this morning after a short illness.

Bob was a much revered figure in our Club’s history, being a 2 time premiership player, an 9 times best and fairest winner and 2 time Magarey Medallist.

Chairman Kurt Slaven said “Bob Hank’s on field record is immense but those that were lucky enough to know him will agree that he was a champion bloke. The Woodville West Torrens Football Club and the football community have lost a true legend. His ability to engage with persons from all walks of life was Bob’s charm and way in bringing people together. He will be sadly missed by all.”

“Today is a very sad day for the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club and the code of Australian Rules Football.”

Our thoughts are with Bob’s wife Audrey and the entire Hank family at this time.

The Club will advise Funeral details once confirmed.

[Brodlach]

Sad day for the SANFL

Champion player.

All the best to his family.

[Booney]

One of the names synonymous with a great era of SANFL football.

Sad day for the WWTFC, family and friends.

[Wedgie]

Very sad news. An absolute champion player and champion man. If anyone out there hasn't read The Bob Hank story make sure you get a copy and have a read.

[Big Phil]

A little tribute to Bob from the SANFL site...

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/1750/

[southee]

Very sad news .

My father being a west torrens supporter used to tell me stories about Bob and the way he played footy.

Thoughts go out to his family. A true legend of the game .

[schimma]

Its very sad news. Bob did not miss to many games and was alway willing to lend advise to young players. remember sitting next to him alot at the games. was a very proud Eagles supporter and the GF wins. I was too young to ever see him play. but speaking with people that played with him they can not speak higher of his ability and they way he went about life. absolute champion and legend. The greatest eagle will live on for ever. Thoughts go out to the Family.

[Bluedemon]

very sad news, heard he was a very very great player.

[CUTTERMAN]

Condolences to family and friends, it's just a pity that the passing of a true champion of the game such as Bob Hank will be lost on the national football public with the rewriting of history according to the AFL.

[story of my life]

Condolences to family and friends, it's just a pity that the passing of a true champion of the game such as Bob Hank will be lost on the national football public with the rewriting of history according to the AFL.

[Interceptor]

Condolences to family and friends, it's just a pity that the passing of a true champion of the game such as Bob Hank will be lost on the national football public with the rewriting of history according to the AFL.

Oh please... have they re-written any history here?
http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=138587

[whufc]

Condolences to family and friends, it's just a pity that the passing of a true champion of the game such as Bob Hank will be lost on the national football public with the rewriting of history according to the AFL.

Oh please... have they re-written any history here?
http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=138587

In fairness though if it was a great of the VFL in 1940's im sure they would have got alot bigger write up than 7 tiny paragraphs.

[eaglehaslanded]

RIP Bob Hank, my condolences to his family and friends. A legend of not only West Torrens but the SANFL as well.

[Aerie]

Sad news. Condolences to his family and those at the Eagles footy club who held him in the highest regard.

Was lucky enough to attend the Bob Hank tribute night a few years ago. Was a great night and he was certainly an out and out champion and in the absolute top bracket of footballers in South Australia. He was my Poppa's favourite player. His support of the Eagles since the merger has been so important as well. Seemed like a great bloke. His contribution will never be forgotten and he will be a legend of Aussie Rules Football for eternity. RIP.

[JamesH]

Agree with Schimma.

Bob Hank will be dearly missed by the Eagles and remember as the GREATEST Eagle.

I understand a service will be held at Football Park June 21 at 2PM

If memory serves correct he actually made his debut for Port-Torrens.

I hope to see a lot of black arms bands this week as Bob Hank is in the AFL & SANFL Hall of Fame. It would be good if both AFL clubs also extended the gesture in honour of their heritage.

The club I play for wears the West Torrens jersey and Im quite honoured to wear one of his former numbers (5)

[MightyEagles]

They don't make them like the used to.

[JamesH]

Can confirm Bob Hank played 14 games for Port Adelaide-Torrens (in Magpie Colours) inclusing the 1944 grand final in his first season.

[JamesH]

Melbourne radio station SEN certainly reported Hank's passing in their news and listed his achievments.

[ORDoubleBlues]

One of the true legends in the history of the SANFL. RIP.

[Shark_Hunter]

Some great comments in the Adelaide Now story, particularly the one about the young lad seeking autographs. What a great footballer, cricketer and more importantly what a top bloke.

Sad day for Torrens people everywhere.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 6395323943