Bob Makeham
Appearance
Bob Makeham | |||
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![]() Makeham during his Collingwood career | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Robert Makeham | ||
Date of birth | 6 November 1901 | ||
Place of birth | Welshpool, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 3 February 1974 | (aged 72)||
Place of death | Korumburra South, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Woodleigh | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1923–1932 | Collingwood | 157 (97) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1932. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Robert Michael Makeham (6 November 1901 – 3 February 1974)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
After being part of losing Grand Finals in 1925 and 1926 he played in Collingwood premiership sides the next four seasons. A versatile player, Makeham played his early football as a centre-half forward and follower before settling into the half back and half forward flanks.
References
- ^ "Bob Makeham". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
External links
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