Bob McClure (footballer)

Robert J. "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925 – 17 July 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.

Bob McClure
Personal information
Date of birth 5 June 1925
Date of death 17 July 2003(2003-07-17) (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)
1946–1951 Essendon 90 (17)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A ruckman, McClure served in the navy prior to joining Essendon. 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.


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