About Arthur Sanger
Lived 1918 – 1999 (aged 81). Arthur Sanger was an Australian australian rules football player.
Arthur Mervyn Sanger (26 March 1918 – 3 December 1999) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
From Daylesford, Sanger was a back pocket specialist, who kicked the only goal of his league career when he came on as 19th man for a match against Footscray in his second season. Carlton were VFL premiers in Sanger's first and last seasons, but he wasn't selected for either side. He was however a member of their 1945 premiership team, playing from the back pocket in the famed 'Bloodbath' Grand Final. His career ended when he suffered a badly broken arm in 1947.
Sanger was appointed coach of the Carlton Under 19 team in 1951 and guided them to a Premiership in his first year.
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Who was Arthur Sanger?
Australian footballer
When was Arthur Sanger born?
Arthur Sanger was born on 26 March 1918 in Daylesford.
When did Arthur Sanger die?
Arthur Sanger died on 3 December 1999.
What was Arthur Sanger's occupation?
Arthur Sanger was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Arthur Sanger?
Arthur Sanger was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Sanger. https://biography.guide/arthur-sanger/
MLA: "Arthur Sanger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-sanger/.
Chicago: "Arthur Sanger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-sanger/.
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