He married 11 March 1916 at Holy Trinity Church, Balaclava, to Alberta Maude, only daughter of A. E. Woodland of Caulfield, Victoria.

[4] Eicke began his career playing as a rover, but became known as one of the VFL's greatest defenders.

In Round 12, 1924, Eicke was notably the first of only three captains in league history to have called for a headcount; the teams were even.

The following year he resigned from that position citing business reasons but he would continue to play for them.

He resigned from the committee in 1964, due to his opposition to the club's move from the St Kilda Cricket Ground to Moorabbin Oval.