About Bob Troughton
Lived 1904 – 1988 (aged 84). Bob Troughton was an Australian australian rules football player.
Robert Troughton (17 June 1904 – 17 August 1988) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the early 1930s.
Troughton played as both a wingman and rover, also at times used up forward. He started his career at Broken Hill Football League club North Broken Hill before moving to Adelaide to play for South Australian National Football League (SANFL) club West Torrens, topping their goalkicking in 1928 and 1929. Geelong recruited him for the 1930 VFL season and he played in their losing Grand Final that year and their premiership the following season.
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Who was Bob Troughton?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bob Troughton born?
Bob Troughton was born on 17 June 1904.
When did Bob Troughton die?
Bob Troughton died on 17 August 1988.
What was Bob Troughton's occupation?
Bob Troughton was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bob Troughton?
Bob Troughton was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Troughton. https://biography.guide/bob-troughton/
MLA: "Bob Troughton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-troughton/.
Chicago: "Bob Troughton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-troughton/.
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