Bob Strachan (footballer, born 1886)

Robert William Sandeman Strachan (21 May 1886 – 30 June 1927) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL). After attending Scotch College in Melbourne, Strachan joined Collingwood in 1904. Between 1904 and 1910 he played 52 VFL matches, including the 1905 Grand Final. Strachan died in Marble Bar, Western Australia in June 1927 after the fuel tank in his car exploded.[2][3][4][5]

Bob Strachan
Personal information
Full name Robert William Sandeman Strachan
Date of birth (1886-05-21)21 May 1886
Place of birth Melbourne, Victoria
Date of death 30 June 1927(1927-06-30) (aged 41)
Place of death Marble Bar, Western Australia
Original team(s) Box Hill[1]
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1904–1910 Collingwood 52 (27)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1910.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

References
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  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  2. "Scotch's first 66 VFL/AFL players". Scotch College Melbourne. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  3. "Bob Strachan". AFL Tables. rleague.com. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  4. "The Late R.W. Strachan". The Sunday Times. 17 July 1927. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  5. ""Soldier and a Man" - Last Tribute to Robert Strachan". The Sunday Times. 17 July 1927. Retrieved 21 March 2013.


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