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Clive Lewington

1920 – 1989

Australian rules footballer

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About Clive Lewington

Lived 1920 – 1989 (aged 69). Clive Lewington was an Australian australian rules football player.

Clive William Lewington (28 February 1920 – 23 October 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with and coached South Fremantle in the WANFL. He made 182 senior appearances for his club, from his debut in 1939 and is a member of the West Australian Football Hall of Fame and the Fremantle Football Hall of Legends.

Football career Lewington played most of his football for South Fremantle in the years following World War II and was used as a centreman. He won a Sandover Medal in 1947 and finished the year in South Fremantle's premiership team, the first of three premierships he would play in. The last came in 1950 when he was a Simpson Medallist for his effort in the Grand Final. He also won three Club Champion awards for South Fremantle during his career. A five time West Australian interstate representative, Lewington played in the 1947 Hobart Carnival.

He captained the club from his Sandover Medal winning season to 1951, the final two of those years as captain-coach. Lewingston then retired as a player but remained as coach until 1958 and steered South Fremantle to premierships in 1952, 1953 and 1954.

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Clive William Lewington

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Clive Lewington?

Australian rules footballer

When was Clive Lewington born?

Clive Lewington was born on 28 February 1920 in South Fremantle.

When did Clive Lewington die?

Clive Lewington died on 23 October 1989 in Subiaco.

What was Clive Lewington's occupation?

Clive Lewington was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Clive Lewington?

Clive Lewington was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clive Lewington

· Wikidata: Q5134615

· DBpedia: Clive Lewington

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