About Bert Armstrong
Lived 1890 – 1969 (aged 79). Bert Armstrong was an australian rules football player.
Albert Clarence "Bert" Armstrong (26 February 1890 – 15 August 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Armstrong, a full-forward, was recruited from North Melbourne, then playing in the Victorian Football Association. He was Essendon's leading goal-kicker in 1910, his first season, with 30 goals. In 1911 he kicked 25 goals, which were enough to finish equal second in the goal-kicking, behind his elder brother Lou Armstrong. He twice kicked six goals in a game for Essendon, against Melbourne in 1910 at the MCG and Collingwood the following year at East Melbourne. Armstrong crossed to Essendon Association during the 1914 season. He also played for Brighton during his career.
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Who was Bert Armstrong?
Australian rules footballer (1890-1969)
When was Bert Armstrong born?
Bert Armstrong was born on 26 February 1890 in Bendigo.
When did Bert Armstrong die?
Bert Armstrong died on 15 August 1969 in Melbourne.
What was Bert Armstrong's occupation?
Bert Armstrong was an australian rules football player.
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