Bruce Armstrong (Australian footballer)
| Bruce Armstrong | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 November 1943 | ||
| Date of death | 5 September 2004 (aged 60) | ||
| Original team(s) | Scottsdale | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1965–1966 | Essendon | 7 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Bruce Armstrong (3 November 1943 – 5 September 2004) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Armstrong, a Tasmanian, was recruited from Scottsdale.[1][2] Used as a follower and defender, Armstrong played with the seconds from 1963, with his seven senior appearances coming in the 1965 VFL season (4) and 1966 VFL season (3).[3][4] He captain-coached Hampden Football League club Warrnambool in 1968 and 1969.[5][6] From 1970 to 1972, Armstrong played with Launceston in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association, the first as coach.[3][7] In 1973 he went to Longford, also in the NTFA.[3][8]
References
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ The Age, "McKenzie Has Solid Run", 17 April 1963, p. 12
- ^ a b c "Armstrong, Bruce". Essendon Football Club. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. (archived)
- ^ "Bruce Armstrong". AFL Tables.
- ^ "Coaches History" (PDF). Warrnambool Football Club. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2014. (PDF)
- ^ The Age, "Colac to be challenged", 2 May 1969, p. 12
- ^ "Honour Roll". Launceston Football Club.
- ^ Devaney, John (2009). The Full Points Footy Encyclopedia Of Australian Football Clubs. Full Points Publications. ISBN 978-0-9556897-3-4.