Horrie Clover
Horrie Clover (20 March 1895 – 1 January 1984) was an Australian rules footballer in the (then) Victorian Football League (VFL).
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.
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
- Carlton Best & Fairest 1929
- VFL Leading goalkicker Medallist 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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The Leading Goalkicker Medal was awarded from the VFL's first season, in 1897, until 1954, when the award was renamed the Coleman Medal. |
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Clover, Horrie |
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| Date of birth |
20 March 1895 |
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| Date of death |
1 January 1984 |
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