The legacy of Ted Whitten has been recognised by the Victorian Government through a new infrastructure project in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Four brand new signs honouring Whitten were unveiled on Thursday, along the newly upgraded M80 Ring Road on the approach to the EJ Whitten Bridge in Keilor East.
The EJ Whitten Bridge was named following the football legend’s death in 1995 from prostate cancer. It is the second highest road bridge in Victoria, standing at 50 metres high and 520 metres long.
“The Western Bulldogs are thrilled that the Victorian Government has chosen to honour an icon of our Club in such a special way,” said Western Bulldogs CEO, Ameet Bains.
“Ted’s legacy, through both the significance of his Bulldogs playing career and through the work of the EJ Whitten Foundation, is immense and enduring.
“This recognition is a symbol of the high regard with which he is held in Melbourne’s western suburbs, and the Victorian community more broadly.”
Whitten played 321 senior games and was captain/coach of Footscray for 13 seasons, winning the best and fairest on five occasions. He was also part of Footscray’s maiden premiership in 1954.
