Taking a liking to the wide open spaces of Waverley Park, and building a reputation along the way.
The final took place at Waverley Park, with a crowd of 75,231.
It was also a major sponsor of Waverley Park.
Waverley Park hosted many special events other than Australian rules football.
In only its third season the club played in the pre-season grand final against Hawthorn at Waverley Park.
He played a major role in the development of Waverley Park.
In honor of his 80th birthday, a statue of him overlooking Waverley Park was unveiled.
After renovations landscaping was designed to incorporate it into the existing Waverley Park.
All matches were held at Waverley Park, in Mulgrave, Victoria.
It was the only grand final played at Waverley Park and featured the first ever appearance by a non-Victorian team.