About Lou Armstrong
Lived 1885 – 1926 (aged 41). Lou Armstrong was an australian rules football player.
Lewis Edward Armstrong (8 February 1885 – 30 August 1926) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Armstrong started his career at West Melbourne and in 1906 was a member of their only Victorian Football Association (VFA) premiership. They merged with North Melbourne in 1907 and in 1908 he joined Essendon. Although built like a rover, he often played as a key position forward. He topped their goalkicking in 1911 with 35 goals and played in their premiership that year as well as the following season. During the 1914 season he transferred to back to the VFA where he played for Essendon Association.
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Who was Lou Armstrong?
Australian rules footballer
When was Lou Armstrong born?
Lou Armstrong was born on 8 February 1885 in Bendigo.
When did Lou Armstrong die?
Lou Armstrong died on 30 August 1926 in Carlton.
What was Lou Armstrong's occupation?
Lou Armstrong was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lou Armstrong. https://biography.guide/lou-armstrong/
MLA: "Lou Armstrong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lou-armstrong/.
Chicago: "Lou Armstrong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lou-armstrong/.
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