Alby Bahr (30 September 1881 – 14 November 1962) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Norwood Football Club in the South Australian Football Association/League (SAFA/SAFL). Considered one of Norwood's finest players of the early 1900s,[1] Bahr was recognised beyond his club by being appointed state captain in 1908 for South Australia for the inaugural interstate carnival held in Melbourne. Bahr has been recognised posthumously as a significant player, being named in the Back Pocket in Norwood's Team of the Century and being inducted into the Norwood and South Australian Halls of Fame.[2]
| Alby Bahr | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Albert Bahr | ||
| Date of birth | 30 September 1881 | ||
| Place of birth | Yanyarrie, South Australia | ||
| Date of death | 14 November 1962 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Magill, South Australia | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1902-1912 | Norwood | 132 (49) | |
| Total | 132 (49) | ||
| Representative team honours | |||
| Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
| 1905-1912 | South Australia | 8 (0) | |
| Coaching career3 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1907-1908, 1911-1912 | Norwood | 48 (29–18–1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912. 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1912. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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References
edit- ^ "PLAYERS - BAHR, John (Alby)". Redlegs Museum. Media 235. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "JOHN A. (ALBY) BAHR". South Australian Football Hall of Fame. SANFL. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
External links
edit- Alby Bahr at AustralianFootball.com
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