Robert Johnstone "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925 – 18 June 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.[1]
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "World War II Roll: Robert Johnstone McClure". Department of Veterans Affairs.
- ^ "BOB McCLURE BREAKS DOWN". The Argus. No. 32, 689. Victoria, Australia. 11 June 1951. p. 20.
External links
- Bob McClure's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Profile at Essendonfc.com
- Statistics at Essendonfc.com