Bob Hay
Australian Army general and footballer, born 1920
About Bob Hay
Lived 1920 – 1998 (aged 77). Bob Hay was an Australian australian rules football player and soldier.
Major General Robert Arthur Hay, (9 April 1920 – 28 January 1998) was an Australian Army general. He also played Australian rules football and made two appearances in 1942 for Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Both of Hay's VFL games were finals. He made his debut in Richmond's semi-final win over Essendon at Princes Park and also played in the 1942 VFL Grand Final two weeks later against the same opponent, as a half forward flanker.
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Who was Bob Hay?
Australian Army general and footballer, born 1920
When was Bob Hay born?
Bob Hay was born on 9 April 1920 in Bendigo.
When did Bob Hay die?
Bob Hay died on 28 January 1998 in Geelong.
What was Bob Hay's occupation?
Bob Hay was an australian rules football player and soldier.
What nationality was Bob Hay?
Bob Hay was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Hay. https://biography.guide/bob-hay-australian-rules-football-player-1920/
MLA: "Bob Hay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-hay-australian-rules-football-player-1920/.
Chicago: "Bob Hay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-hay-australian-rules-football-player-1920/.
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