W. H. McClure
From Blueseum - History of the Carlton Football Club
Challenge Cup Competition
Career: 1872 - 1873
1872 October 12
At the Carlton Sports Day, W. H. McClure took part in the Second Twenty Drop Kick Competition.
1873 May 31
McClure is named in a 24 man Second Twenty squad to play St. Kilda at St. Kilda.
1873 June 07
McClure was named among Carlton Second Twenty better players in a match against Essendon at McCracken's Paddock, Flemington Hill.
This was the Essendon Football Club's first official match.
Carlton Second Twenty lost, 0-1
Early in 1878 what looks like the signature of W. H. McClure of Carlton, is on a petition that was presented to the Melbourne City Council calling on the Council to provide a permanent ground for the Carlton Football Club.
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Blueseum: Pre VFL Players
