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I wasn't born in 1970 but have watched the game a few times and his heroics. A true Carlton legend.

An iconic figure also for the rest of the game with his involvement in Champion Data.

RIP.

Sad news!

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Hope your footy team wins.

Brought us a lot of joy in the second last game he played for the club.


Condolences to his friends and family

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"Hence you will not say that Greeks fight like heroes but that heroes fight like Greeks"?

Winston Churchill

Very sad news. I knew Ted had been unwell for some time, but still jars to hear of his passing.
I was there in 1970, thank you Ted for the joy you brought to so many people.
RIP

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The problem with Socialism is, you eventually run out of other people's money.

RIP Ted Hopkins.

Before my time as a Blues supporter, but a name that will live forever.

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THEY LIKE TO SEND UP!!!!!!!!

Until each team plays each other the same number of times, the AFL, as a fair dinkum competition, cannot be taken seriously.

He (Mr Swann) said the honour and pride associated with the club's traditional navy blue jumper was priceless.

I am old enough to remember the 1970 Grand final, listening on the radio at home with my sister.
Very sad news and as someone said his name will live on forever.

No joke, I was there in 1970 and behind the Punt Rd goals standing on some empty Fosters.

Time does not stand still.

R.I.P.

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"Get ready, Teddy - you're on": Ron Barassi half time 1970 Grand Final

My first grand final, it was all black and white, his shock of blonde hair was the difference!

Vale you good thing

Thanks for the Premiership Teddy.

And you revolutionised statistical analysis of our game with your "Champion Data"

Thrilled to have met you.

Great innings.

LEGEND.

Maybe Colin Tully will do a better job of tagging Teddy Hopkins “up there” than he did “down here”.

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"Hence you will not say that Greeks fight like heroes but that heroes fight like Greeks"?

Winston Churchill

RIP . Very sad . Yeah , i was there . His blond hair bobbing up and down and the long sleeves . Talk about seize the moment . Ultimate grasp your opportunity when it comes your way . Thanks for the great memories .

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All my dangerous friends

Fascinating guy
Left footy on his terms to become a park ranger
Water skiing champion
Arty farty
His champion data changed the game and how it is perceived by recruiters coaches etc
Achieved a lot in his 74 years on planet earth

Bye Teddy and thanks.
See you in Blue heaven.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

I'm sure he and Barassi are having a good laugh together about that 1970 flag.
What a day
R.I.P. Teddy and thanks

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"IF YOU FAIL TO PREPARE, YOU'RE PREPARED TO FAIL" - Mark Spitz

Lucky that grand final was then and not in this era. He would have got interchanged after his first goal.

R.I.P.

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"can't kick ... don't pick"

RIP Teddy

I still feel spine tingling when I watch those Hopkins jighlights in the 70 GF.

I was there in 1970. Just a kid. Really didn't think we would win before the game, but with 5 minutes to go, I was in Blue Heaven.

Legend.

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Everyone looks good in Navy Blue