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Lou Armstrong
| Personal information |
| Birth |
February 8, 1885, |
| Recruited from |
West Melbourne |
| Height and weight |
170 cm / 70 kg |
| Playing career¹ |
| Debut |
1908, Essendon vs. , at |
| Team(s) |
Essendon (1908-14)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1914 season |
| Career highlights |
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Lou Armstrong (born February 8, 1885) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.
Armstrong started his career at West Melbourne and in 1906 was a member of their only VFA premiership. They merged with North Melbourne in 1907 and in 1908 he joined Essendon. Although built like a rover, he often played as a key position forward. He topped their goalkicking in 1911 with 35 goals and played in their premiership that year as well as the following season. During the 1914 season he transferred to back to the VFA where he played for Essendon Association.
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1911/12 Essendon Bombers Dual Premiership Players |
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