Bob McClure (footballer)

Bob McClure
Personal information
Birth 5 June 1925
Recruited from Essendon Stars
Height and weight 188 cm / 90 kg
Death 17 July 2003(2003-07-17) (aged 78),
Playing career¹
Team(s)

Essendon (1946-51)

  • 90 games, 17 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1951 season

Robert J. "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925 – 17 July 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.

A ruckman, McClure served in the navy prior to joining Essendon. 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.

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