About Marcel Hilsz
Lived 1921 – 1997 (aged 76). Marcel Hilsz was an Australian australian rules football player.
Marcel Louis 'Nugget' Hilsz (9 February 1921 – 15 May 1997) was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the VFL and Perth in the WAFL.
Hilsz began at Perth in 1938 but saw his early career interrupted by the Second World War. While on war service in Victoria he spent some time with St Kilda and played eight VFL games in 1942. He played most of his football as a hard running defender but could also play forward, topping Perth's goal kicking list with 65 goals in 1951. His best football was played after the war and he represented Western Australia in eight interstate games.
He is a member of Perth's official 'Team of the Century' in the back pocket.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Marcel Hilsz?
Australian rules footballer
When was Marcel Hilsz born?
Marcel Hilsz was born on 9 February 1921 in Adelaide.
When did Marcel Hilsz die?
Marcel Hilsz died on 16 May 1997 in Forrestfield.
What was Marcel Hilsz's occupation?
Marcel Hilsz was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Marcel Hilsz?
Marcel Hilsz was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcel Hilsz. https://biography.guide/marcel-hilsz/
MLA: "Marcel Hilsz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marcel-hilsz/.
Chicago: "Marcel Hilsz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marcel-hilsz/.
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