Bob McClure (footballer)
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Robert Johnstone "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925 ā 18 July 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.[1]
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Bob McClure | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Robert Johnstone McClure | ||
Date of birth | 5 June 1925 | ||
Place of birth | Gunyah, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 18 July 2003(2003-07-18) (aged 78) | ||
Original team(s) | Essendon Stars | ||
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1946ā1951 | Essendon | 90 (17) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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A ruckman, McClure served in the navy during World War II prior to joining Essendon.[2] He became a key component in a successful Essendon side, winning premierships in 1946, 1949 and 1950. A knee injury forced him to retire during the 1951 season.[3]