Bob_McClure_(footballer)

Bob McClure (footballer)

Bob McClure (footballer)

Australian rules footballer

Robert Johnstone "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925 – 18 July 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.[1]

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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]

References

  1. [1]
    Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 568. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
  2. [2]
    "World War II Roll: Robert Johnstone McClure". Department of Veterans Affairs.
  3. [3]
    "BOB McCLURE BREAKS DOWN". The Argus. No. 32, 689. Victoria, Australia. 11 June 1951. p. 20.


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