About Claude Toovey
Lived 1896 – 1978 (aged 81). Claude Toovey was an australian rules football player.
Claude Henry St Leonard Toovey (24 November 1896 – 28 January 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
In 1923, Toovey was captain coach of South Ballarat Football Club, who lost the grand final by one point to Ballarat Football Club.
In 1923, Toovey was named the Ballarat FL's champion player by The Ballarat Star newspaper.
In 1924, Toovey continued on as captain-coach of South Ballarat on a Saturday and then also accepted a position as coach of Birchip Football Club in the Wimmera Football League, as they play on a Wednesday.
Toovey went onto captain-coach Nhill Football Club in 1928.
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Who was Claude Toovey?
Australian rules footballer (1896-1978)
When was Claude Toovey born?
Claude Toovey was born on 24 November 1896 in Parkside.
When did Claude Toovey die?
Claude Toovey died on 28 January 1978 in South Australia.
What was Claude Toovey's occupation?
Claude Toovey was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claude Toovey. https://biography.guide/claude-toovey/
MLA: "Claude Toovey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/claude-toovey/.
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