Horrie Clover

Horrie Clover

Horrie Clover (20 March 1895 – 1 January 1984) was an Australian rules footballer in the (then) Victorian Football League.

A high-marking centre half-forward who was Carlton’s key player during his career. He also served as club secretary, vice-president and president over many years.

In 1996 Clover was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Career highlights

Playing career:
* Carlton 1920-1924, 1926-1931 (Games: 147 Goals: 397)

Player honors:
* Carlton captain/coach 1922-24, 1927
* Carlton leading goalkicker 1920-1923, 1926, 1928
* VFL Leading goalkicker Medallist 1922
* "Champion of the Season" 1921
* Victorian representative (9 games, 20 goals).

Coaching record:
* Carlton 1922-23, 1927 (45 games, 26 wins, 18 losses, 1 draw).

References

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* [http://prod.www.afl.cfour.com.au/Season2007/Awards/HallofFame/Players/tabid/856/Default.aspx AFL Hall of Fame]
* [http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/ci-cl.htm#Horrie%20Clover%20(Carlton) Full Points Footy Biography: Horrie Clover]


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