Bob McClure (footballer)

Robert Johnstone "Bluey" McClure (5 June 1925 – 18 June 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.^[1]

Bob McClure
Personal information
Full name	Robert Johnstone McClure
Date of birth	5 June 1925
Place of birth	Gunyah, Victoria
Date of death	18 June 2003(2003-06-18) (aged 78)
Original team(s)	Essendon Stars
Height	188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	90 kg (198 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1946–1951	Essendon	90 (17)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A ruckman, McClure served in the navy during World War II prior to joining Essendon.^[2] He became a key component in a successful Essendon side, winning premierships in 1946, 1949 and 1950. A knee injury forced him to retire during the 1951 season.^[3]