Robert Green (5 January 1911 – 8 May 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL for 13 seasons, from 1933 to 1945 (inclusive).
Bob Green | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1911-01-05)5 January 1911 | ||
Date of death | 8 May 1949(1949-05-08) (aged 38) | ||
Place of death | Preston, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Ascot Vale CYMS | ||
Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1933–1945 | Carlton | 187 (58) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
The younger brother of Carlton player Jack Green, Bob was a wingman in Carlton's 1938 premiership side.[1]
Green died on 8 May 1949 in Preston, Victoria, when he was hit by a car at a tram stop.[2] He was 38.
Carlton Football Club 1938 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Diggins |
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