About Barry Strange
Lived 1934 – 2007 (aged 73). Barry Strange was an Australian australian rules football player.
Barry George Strange (13 May 1934 – 24 June 2007) was an Australian rules footballer who played for New Town, later Glenorchy, in the Tasmanian Australian National Football League (TANFL). He is a member of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame after being inducted in 2005 and is a centre half back in Glenorchy's official 'Team of the Century'.
It was at centre half back that Strange played most of his football and he began his career at New Town in 1952. A dual Best and fairest winner, he was a member of New Town's 1953, 1955 and 1956 premiership sides before crossing to Penguin as captain-coach in 1958. Strange spent three seasons at the NWFU club then returned to New Town, who had been renamed Glenorchy, and played in another premiership in 1965. His final season was 1966.
Strange represented Tasmania in 10 interstate matches and was an All-Australian for his efforts at the 1956 Perth Carnival. He also participated in Tasmania's famous upset victory over the VFL at Launceston in 1960.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barry Strange?
Australian rules footballer (1934-2007)
When was Barry Strange born?
Barry Strange was born on 13 May 1934.
When did Barry Strange die?
Barry Strange died on 24 June 2007.
What was Barry Strange's occupation?
Barry Strange was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Barry Strange?
Barry Strange was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Strange. https://biography.guide/barry-strange/
MLA: "Barry Strange." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barry-strange/.
Chicago: "Barry Strange." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barry-strange/.
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