10 Facts About Trevor Sprigg

Trevor Raymond Sprigg was an Australian politician and legislator from Western Australia, as well as a former football star.

Trevor Sprigg was elected to his seat in the Western Australian general election in 2005.

Trevor Sprigg was born in Wagin, Western Australian in 1946 and was widely known as a sports enthusiast and athlete.

Trevor Sprigg was a lifetime member of the East Fremantle Football Club and played a total of 152 League games for the club.

Trevor Sprigg worked at various other football clubs as a coach, chairman of selectors, captain and football manager.

Trevor Sprigg worked as a consultant to the Western Australian Football Commission during the planning and formation of the Fremantle Football Club.

Additionally, Trevor Sprigg worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as several radio stations and newspapers, as a part-time columnist and football commentator.

Trevor Sprigg was awarded an Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

Trevor Sprigg was married and had five children and seven grandchildren.

Trevor Sprigg died from a heart attack at Fremantle Hospital in Perth on 17 January 2008 at the age of 61.