About Bob Franklin
Lived 1886 – 1959 (aged 72). Bob Franklin was an australian rules football player.
Robert James Franklin (5 October 1886 – 20 September 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Franklin?
Australian rules footballer (1886-1959)
When was Bob Franklin born?
Bob Franklin was born on 5 October 1886 in Port Melbourne.
When did Bob Franklin die?
Bob Franklin died on 20 September 1959 in Fitzroy.
What was Bob Franklin's occupation?
Bob Franklin was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Franklin (Australian footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Franklin. https://biography.guide/bob-franklin-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Franklin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-franklin-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Franklin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-franklin-australian-rules-football-player/.
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