Ted Whitten Jnr: Legacy, Loyalty and Life as Mr Football’s Son

About this episode

Ted Whitten Jnr discusses his life in the shadow of his iconic father and shares impactful stories from his career.

Ted Whitten Jnr opens up about life in the shadow of an icon, the chaos and comedy of 70s and 80s footy, and the moment his dad gave him the most unexpected piece of career advice ever. From the emotional final lap at the Western Oval to the fight that saved the Bulldogs, to raising over $15 million for prostate cancer research, this episode dives into the real legacy of the Whitten name. A must‑listen for footy fans who love the stories behind the stories.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Kekovich, Leon Wiegard

Guest: Ted Whitten Jnr

Topics covered

• legacy
• loyalty
• footy history
• personal stories
• prostate cancer research

Keywords

• Ted Whitten Jnr
• footy
• Bulldogs
• prostate cancer
• 70s footy
• 80s footy
• career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bulldogs, prostate cancer research

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