Martin Bolger Explained

Martin Bolger
Fullname:Martin Joseph Bolger
Birth Date:19 August 1906
Birth Place:Hawthorn, Victoria
Originalteam:Cathedral YCW/Melbourne Reserves
Height:177 cm
Weight:76 kg
Statsend:1939
Years1:1930–1939
Club1:Richmond
Games Goals1:185 (2)
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Martin Joseph Bolger (19 August 1906  - 28 July 1991)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1930 and 1939 for the Richmond Football Club.

A member of the Tigers' legendary "Three Musketeers" backline of Bolger, Sheahan and O'Neill, he played in the 1929 Seconds premiership side as well as in four straight senior Grand Finals from 1931 to 1934, winning the premiership in 1932 and 1934.

Bolger was awarded Life Membership in 1939.

Later serving as a committeeman and vice president of the club, his service to the Richmond Football Club exceeded 50 years.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin Bolger - Player Bio. Australian Football. 5 December 2014.