Martin Bolger
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| Personal information | |
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| Birth | August 19, 1906, |
| Recruited from | Cathedral YCW/Melbourne Reserves |
| Height and weight | 177cm / 76kg |
| Death | 1991, |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | 1930, Richmond vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Richmond (1930-1939)
185 games, 2 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2006 season | |
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Martin Bolger was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1930 and 1939 for the Richmond Football Club.
A member of the Tigers' legendary "Three Musketeers" backline of Bolger, Sheahan and O'Neill, he played in the 1929 Seconds premiership side as well as in four straight senior Grand Finals from 1931 to 1934, winning the premiership in 1932 and 1934.
Bolger won the club's Best and Fairest award in 1936 and was awarded Life Membership in 1939.
Later serving as a Committeeman and Vice President of the club, his service to the Richmond Football Club exceeded 50 years.
[edit] References
- Hogan P: The Tigers Of Old , Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996
- Richmond Football Club - Hall of Fame
| Preceded by Ray Martin |
Richmond Best and Fairest winner 1936 |
Succeeded by Jack Dyer |
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