Born: August 7, 1937
- Died February 2, 1993
Recruited: Canterbury Colts FC
Played: 1954-1966
First game: Round 1, 1954
Last game: Round 18, 1966
Guernsey: 23
Games: 213
Goals: 475
Captain: 1965 (Rounds 1 & 2)
Vice-Captain: 1960 - 1966
Premiership: 1961
2nd Best & Fairest: 1956, 1960, 1962, 1965
3rd Best & Fairest: 1963, 1964
Leading Goal Kicker: 1956 (31), 1958 (27), 1961(49), 1962 (38), 1963 (75), 1964 (64),
1965 (56), 1966 (32)
Life Member: 1962
VFL / AFL Honours
Coleman Medalist 1963, 1964, 1965
State Representative 7
Peck was big and strong and holds the distinction of being the youngest Hawk to make his debut when he played his first game at the age of 16. Hard and tough at the ball, he was a very good mark, a powerful kick and was very fast for his size.
Initially he made his name as a very mobile ruckman and, when required, proved himself to be very capable at either centre half forward or centre half back. However, when he was moved to full-forward he was an instant success, his strength and cunning brought about many goals.
A very popular cult figure, affectionately known as Speed or Elvis. He gained immortality with the Hawk supporters when he kicked the winning goal enabling the Hawks to beat Collingwood for the first time at Victoria Park in 1960.
John Peck