About Bob Strachan
Lived 1886 – 1927 (aged 41). Bob Strachan was an australian rules football player.
Robert William Sandeman Strachan (21 May 1886 – 30 June 1927) was an Australian rules footballer who played for in the Victorian Football League (VFL). After attending Scotch College in Melbourne, Strachan joined Collingwood in 1904. Between 1904 and 1910 he played 52 VFL matches, including the 1905 Grand Final. Strachan died in Marble Bar, Western Australia in June 1927 after the fuel tank in his car exploded.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Strachan?
Australian rules footballer, born 1886
When was Bob Strachan born?
Bob Strachan was born on 21 May 1886 in Melbourne.
When did Bob Strachan die?
Bob Strachan died on 30 June 1927 in Marble Bar.
What was Bob Strachan's occupation?
Bob Strachan was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Strachan (footballer, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Strachan. https://biography.guide/bob-strachan-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Strachan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-strachan-australian-rules-football-player/.
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