About Bob Makeham
Lived 1901 – 1974 (aged 72). Bob Makeham was an Australian australian rules football player.
Robert Michael Makeham (6 November 1901 – 3 February 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family He married Doris Mary McKinnon (1902–1989) on 12 September 1934, at Dandenong, Victoria.
Football Recruited from the Kernot Football Club (the 1922 premiers) in the Bass Valley Football Association in South Eastern Victoria.
Collingwood (VFL) After being part of losing VFL Grand Finals in 1925 and 1926 he played in Collingwood's 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930 premiership sides.
A versatile player, Makeham played his early football as a centre-half forward and follower before settling into the half back and half forward flanks.
Maryborough (BFL) Makeham coached the Maryborough Football Club in the Bendigo Football League (BFL) in 1933, in which they lost the 1933 BFL grand final to Sandhurst.
Death He died at Korumburra South on 3 February 1974.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Makeham?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bob Makeham born?
Bob Makeham was born on 6 November 1901 in Welshpool.
When did Bob Makeham die?
Bob Makeham died on 3 February 1974 in Korumburra South.
What was Bob Makeham's occupation?
Bob Makeham was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bob Makeham?
Bob Makeham was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Makeham. https://biography.guide/bob-makeham/
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