Ted Hopkins, the former Carlton footballer best known for his role in the biggest and most famous comeback in VFL/AFL grand final history, has died aged 74.
Carlton confirmed on Tuesday that Hopkins, a member of the club’s famed 1970 premiership team, coached by the great Ron Barassi, had died.
Who was Ted Hopkins?
Ted Hopkins was born on 27 May 1949 in Melbourne, Australia. He attended Melbourne High School and played junior football for the South Melbourne Districts.
He was recruited by Carlton Football Club in 1967 and made his senior debut in 1968. He played as a rover and a forward and was known for his speed and agility.
He was part of Carlton’s premiership team in 1970, when he came off the bench at half-time and kicked four goals to help his team overcome a 44-point deficit against Collingwood.
He retired from football in 1972 after playing 29 games and kicking 46 goals.
He then pursued a career in business and writing, becoming a successful entrepreneur and author of several books.
Ted Hopkins Cause Of Death
Ted Hopkins died on 20 November 2023 after a long illness.
Ted Hopkins Wife
Hopkins was married to Mellody Hobson, an American businesswoman who is president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments, and the chairwoman of Starbucks Corporation.
She is also the former chairwoman of DreamWorks Animation and the first African-American woman to head The Economic Club of Chicago.
She married Hopkins in 2013 and they had one daughter together, Everest Hobson Hopkins, who was born via surrogacy in 2013.
Ted Hopkins Children
Hopkins had one child, a daughter named Erica Hopkins, who was born via surrogacy in 2013.
Ted Hopkins Net Worth
There is no clear information about the net worth of Ted Hopkins, the Australian rules footballer, businessman and writer.
However, some sources estimate that he had a net worth of around $40 million at the time of his death in 2023.
This is based on his earnings from his football career, his business ventures, and his books.
Ted Hopkins Illness
Hopkins passed away on November 20, 2023 following an extended period of illness. Nevertheless, the specific nature of the ailment remains undisclosed.
He is survived by his daughter Erica, who paid tribute to her father on the Carlton website.
“Dad was so lovely and kind. He was wonderful father,” Erica said.
“He was really smart, creative, and he did a lot of different things. He stayed close to football through his involvement with Champion Data and his connection with Carlton.”
Paying tribute to Hopkins’ multi-faceted life was Geoff Slattery, publisher of Slattery Media Group and a long-time friend.
Slattery remembered Hopkins as “anything but a four-goal GF hero or a champion water-skier”.
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