Martin Bolger

Martin Bolger
Personal information
Full nameMartin Joseph Bolger
Date of birth19 August 1906
Date of death28 July 1991 (aged 84)
Original teamCathedral YCW/Melbourne Reserves
Height/Weight177cm / 76kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1930-1939Richmond185 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1939 season.
Career highlights

Martin Joseph Bolger (19 August 1906 28 July 1991)[1] 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.

References

  1. "Martin Bolger - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 5 December 2014.