About Bob McClure
Lived 1925 – 2003 (aged 78). Bob McClure was an australian rules football player.
Robert Johnstone "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925 – 18 June 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.
A ruckman, McClure served in the navy during World War II prior to joining Essendon. He became a key component in a successful Essendon side, winning premierships in 1946, 1949 and 1950. A knee injury forced him to retire during the 1951 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob McClure?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bob McClure born?
Bob McClure was born on 5 June 1925 in Gunyah.
When did Bob McClure die?
Bob McClure died on 18 June 2003.
What was Bob McClure's occupation?
Bob McClure was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob McClure (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob McClure. https://biography.guide/bob-mcclure-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bob McClure." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-mcclure-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bob McClure." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-mcclure-australian-rules-football-player/.
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