Alby Outen

Albert Henry Outen (6 December 1902 – 21 July 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) and Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1920s.

Family The youngest of the six children of Charles George Outen (1856–1929), and Bridget Outen, née Cross, Albert Henry Outen was born at Williamstown, Victoria on 6 December 1902. His brother, Charles Whynam "Wyn" Outen (1880–1964), played for St Klda in the VFL and for Williamstown in the VFA; Wyn played (alongside his brother Matt) in the Willamstown First XVIII team that won the 1907 VFA premiership. His brother, William Matthew "Matt" Outen (1883–1930), also played for St Kilda in the VFL and Williamstown in the VFA. His brother, John Edward "Jack" Outen (1890–1963), played in one First XVIII game for Williamstown (alongside his brother Matt) in 1909. His brother, Percy Ernest Hatherley Outen (1898–1986), played in 5 First XVIII games for Williamstown in the VFA in 1928. His nephew, Reginald Whynam Outen (1913–1999), the son of Wyn Outen, was an emergency in Williamstown's 1939 premiership team, after earlier playing with Collingwood and Melbourne Seconds. His son, Albert Keith "Alby" Outen (1936–2010), played 2 games with Footscray in 1954 before transferring to Williamstown and playing in their 1955 and 1956 premiership teams.

He married Eva Grace Brown (1903–1996) in 1927.

Football Outen first played for Footscray in 1922 and soon established himself in defence. In 1928 he won their best and fairest award.