Early Life and Sporting Career
Truscott was born in Prahran, Victoria, on 17 May 1916, to William Truscott and Maude Truscott (née Powell). He attended Melbourne High School, where he captained the First XI for the school in cricket. While there, he mentored the young Keith Miller, who entered the First XI at the age of 14 and went on to be regarded as Australia's finest all round cricketer. After completing his schooling Truscott worked as a school teacher and clerk.
Truscott played 44 games (and kicked 31 goals) of VFL football as a half-forward flanker from 1937–1940, playing in Melbourne's 1939 and 1940 premiership victories.
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