Horrie Clover

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Horrie Clover (born 20 March 1895; died 1 January 1984) was an Australian rules footballer in the (then) Victorian Football League.

A high-marking centre half-forward who was Carlton’s key player during his career. He also served as club secretary, vice-president and president over many years.

In 1996 Clover was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

[edit] Career highlights

Playing career:

  • Carlton 1920-1924, 1926-1931 (Games: 147 Goals: 397)

Player honors:

  • Carlton captain/coach 1922-24, 1927
  • Carlton leading goalkicker 1920-1923, 1926, 1928
  • VFL Leading goalkicker Medallist 1922
  • "Champion of the Colony" 1922
  • Victorian representative (9 games, 20 goals).

Coaching record:

  • Carlton 1922-23, 1927 (45 games, 26 wins, 18 losses, 1 draw).

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