Harold Zucker

Harold Walter Zucker (23 December 1917 – 7 June 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He kicked three goals in his three games for the club. He also played for the Sturt Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

Family

The son of Friedrich William Zucker (1884-1937), and Ida Mary Zucker (-1976), née Becker (later, Mrs C. Gangell), Harold Walter Zucker was born in Saddleworth, South Australia on 23 December 1917.

He married Esma Mary DeVerneis (1926-2008) (later, Mrs. John William O'Brien) on 10 September 1945. They had one son, Geoffrey.

Football

A 6'3" ruckman, he played with the Saddleworth Football Club in the Mid North Football Association, the Sturt Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), and the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Military service

Having enlisted in August 1942, he served in the Second AIF.

Employment

On his return from the Second AIF, he was employed as a fireman.

Death

He was unable to play for Sturt in 1947 due to the protracted illness from which he subsequently died. Harold died at Plympton, South Australia on 7 June 1947. Buried at Adelaide's West Terrace Cemetery, his funeral was well attended by ex-footballers and members of the fire brigade. A minute's silence was observed by players and officials before the start of the 7 June 1947 match between Saddleworth and Riverton.

Footnotes

Sources

• Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.