Bob McKenzie (footballer)
Robert Davis McKenzie III (19 December 1928 – 4 January 2012)[1] was an Australian rules football player, who played 125 games for the Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1948 and 1955. McKenzie represented Victoria in interstate football on nine occasions throughout his career.
| Bob McKenzie | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Robert Davis McKenzie III | ||
| Date of birth | 19 December 1928 | ||
| Date of death | 4 January 2012 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Prahran Imperials | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1948–1955 | Melbourne | 125 (254) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
His son, Robert McKenzie played 42 games for Melbourne in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
References
- "Demons mourn premiership hero Bobby McKenzie". Herald Sun. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- Devaney, John. "Biography". Australian Football.com.
- Collins, Ben (4 January 2012). "The Menace". Archived from the original on 7 January 2012.
External links
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- Robert McKenzie's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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