Bob Quinn
Australian footballer and coach
Born
1915
110 years ago
Died
September 12th, 2008
16 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Australian rules football for the South Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Transitioned to coaching, leading teams to competitive success. Contributed to the development of players and strategies in Australian rules football throughout a coaching career spanning several decades. Remains a respected figure in the sport.
Played for South Melbourne Football Club
Coached various clubs in the VFL
Influenced player development strategies
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