Bob McClure (footballer) explained

Bob McClure
Fullname:Robert Johnstone McClure
Birth Date:5 June 1925
Birth Place:Gunyah, Victoria
Originalteam:Essendon Stars
Height:188 cm
Weight:90 kg
Statsend:1951
Years1:1946–1951
Club1:Essendon
Games Goals1:90 (17)

Robert Johnstone "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925  - 18 July 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.

A ruckman, McClure served in the navy during World War II prior to joining Essendon.[1] 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.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: World War II Roll: Robert Johnstone McClure . Department of Veterans Affairs.
  2. News: BOB McCLURE BREAKS DOWN . The Argus . 32,689 . Victoria, Australia . 11 June 1951 . 20.