Harold Eric Brookes (6 April 1876 – 22 November 1953) was an Australian businessman and sportsman. Brookes was born in St Kilda, Victoria, to Catherine Margaret (nee Robinson) and William Brookes. His older brother Herbert Brookes was a businessman and philanthropist, while his younger brother was Sir Norman Brookes, the famous tennis player. As a youth, Brookes was a talented Australian rules football player. He played two games with St Kilda during the 1898 VFL season, kicking two goals in his first game (against Carlton). Until recently his brother Norman was incorrectly credited with having played those games.