Robert Johnstone "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925 – 17 July 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.[1]
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Full name | Robert Johnstone McClure | ||
Date of birth | 5 June 1925 | ||
Place of birth | Gunyah, Victoria | ||
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 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]
Essendon Football Club 1946 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Reynolds |
Essendon Football Club 1949/50 VFL premiers | |
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1949: Essendon 18.17 (125) defeated Carlton 6.16 (52), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1950: Essendon 13.14 (92) defeated North Melbourne 7.12 (54), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
Coach: Reynolds |
1948 Sporting Life Team of the Year | |
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