Bert Clay
Albert Henry 'Bert' Clay (7 May 1915 – 30 April 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL). His twin brother Ivor also played with him in the Fitzroy side.
| Bert Clay | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Albert Henry Clay | ||
| Date of birth | 7 May 1915 | ||
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 30 April 1972 (aged 56) | ||
| Place of death | Fitzroy North, Victoria | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1940–1951 | Fitzroy | 157 (48) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Originally from the New South Wales town of Henty,[1] Clay played as a ruckman and was instrumental in the club's 1944 Grand Final victory, rated by his opponent Jack Dyer as the best on ground.
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 108. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
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