Kevin Bartlett is a legend of the Richmond Football Club. He played for the Tigers between 1965-1983 winning 5 premierships in a 403 game career. He dominated the 1980 grand final kicking seven goals and winning the Norm Smith Medal. Following his decorated playing career he was appointed Richmond coach in 1988.
Bartlett's coaching career fell well short of his playing days. The Tigers never made finals under Bartlett. He was sacked as coach during his fourth season with a career record of 27 wins and 61 losses. Bartlett was a favorite son of the footy club. He'd been part of the club for 27 years but after his sacking, he stayed away from the club for the next 16 years.