Collingwood pays tribute to one of its greatest players, Billy Picken, who has died aged 66.
Collingwood has paid tribute to one of the club's greatest players, Billy Picken, who has died aged 66.He appeared in five grand finals, including 1977's drawPicken was a member of the Collingwood Team of the Century, having played 212 matches for the Magpies after debuting in 1974.Described by Collingwood as a "dashing defender", Picken won All Australian honours in 1983 and twice claimed the Magpies' best and fairest award, the Copeland Trophy.
"Billy was a spectacular player, a dashing defender who could take a big grab and a player who performed extraordinarily in finals matches," Collingwood president Jeff Browne said in a statement. "Soon after making his debut, Billy became a fan favourite with many Collingwood supporters wearing the number 25 on the back of their Black and White jumpers and duffle coats.
"He will be remembered as one of the best-ever players to represent the Collingwood Football Club and one of the greatest centre half-backs of his generation." The Magpies will wear black armbands in Sunday's match against Essendon at the MCG in honour of both Picken and Con Britt, who died on Saturday.
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