About Bob Mara
Lived 1940 – 2014 (aged 73). Bob Mara was an Australian rugby league player.
Robert William "Bob" Mara (1940–2014) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played as a winger for Balmain and was the father of Gary Mara.
Playing career Mara made his debut for Balmain in 1959 scoring 9 tries in his first season. Mara went on to play for Balmain in the 1964 and 1966 New South Wales Rugby League grand finals against St. George losing on both occasions.
In 1968, Mara moved to the newly admitted side Penrith Panthers where he played for two seasons before retiring at the end of 1969. After retirement, Mara was inducted into the Balmain Tigers hall of fame and is considered as one of the club's greatest wingers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Mara?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Bob Mara born?
Bob Mara was born on 19 July 1940 in Balmain.
When did Bob Mara die?
Bob Mara died on 22 January 2014.
What was Bob Mara's occupation?
Bob Mara was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bob Mara?
Bob Mara was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Mara. https://biography.guide/bob-mara/
MLA: "Bob Mara." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-mara/.
Chicago: "Bob Mara." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-mara/.
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