About Martin Bolger
Lived 1906 – 1991 (aged 84). Martin Bolger was an australian rules football player.
Martin Joseph Bolger (19 August 1906 – 28 July 1991) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1930 and 1939 for the Richmond Football Club.
A member of the Tigers' legendary "Three Musketeers" backline of Bolger, Sheahan and O'Neill, he played in the 1929 Seconds premiership side as well as in four straight senior Grand Finals from 1931 to 1934, winning the premiership in 1932 and 1934.
Bolger was awarded Life Membership in 1939.
Later serving as a committeeman and vice president of the club, his service to the Richmond Football Club exceeded 50 years.
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Who was Martin Bolger?
Australian rules footballer (1906-1991)
When was Martin Bolger born?
Martin Bolger was born on 19 August 1906 in Hawthorn.
When did Martin Bolger die?
Martin Bolger died on 28 July 1991.
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Martin Bolger was an australian rules football player.
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