About Ray McArthur
Lived 1917 – 1974 (aged 57). Ray McArthur was an australian rules football player.
Raymond John McArthur (25 June 1917 – 5 August 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played with West Adelaide in the SANFL.
McArthur played in many positions during his career, including ruckman. He made his debut in 1935 and was West Adelaide's best and fairest winner two years later. In 1939, he tied in the voting for the Magarey Medal with Jeff Pash but lost the award after an additional count. He was, however, awarded a retrospective Magarey Medal in 1998.
During World War II, McArthur played with the combined West Adelaide–Glenelg side before resuming with West Adelaide when the war ended. He topped West's goalkicking in 1945 with 42 goals before retiring at the end of the following season, finishing with 152 games. On four occasions during his career he represented South Australia at interstate football.
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Who was Ray McArthur?
Australian rules footballer (1917–1974)
When was Ray McArthur born?
Ray McArthur was born on 25 June 1917 in Rose Park.
When did Ray McArthur die?
Ray McArthur died on 5 August 1974.
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Ray McArthur was an australian rules football player.
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