About Eric Tonkin
Lived 1894 – 1958 (aged 64). Eric Tonkin was an Australian australian rules football player.
Eric William Tonkin (11 January 1894 – 10 December 1958) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Tonkin?
Australian rules footballer (1894-1958)
When was Eric Tonkin born?
Eric Tonkin was born on 11 January 1894 in Parkside.
When did Eric Tonkin die?
Eric Tonkin died on 10 December 1958 in Little Bay.
What was Eric Tonkin's occupation?
Eric Tonkin was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Eric Tonkin?
Eric Tonkin was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Tonkin. https://biography.guide/eric-tonkin/
MLA: "Eric Tonkin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-tonkin/.
Chicago: "Eric Tonkin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-tonkin/.
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