Lou Armstrong
Australian rules footballer
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Lewis Edward Armstrong (8 February 1885 – 30 August 1926) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Carlton, Victoria
| Lou Armstrong | |||
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Cigaretter card of Armstrong in 1910 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Lewis Edward Armstrong | ||
| Born |
8 February 1885 Sandhurst, Victoria | ||
| Died |
30 August 1926 (aged 41) Carlton, Victoria | ||
| Original team | West Melbourne (VFA) | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1908–1914 | Essendon | 107 (109) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1914. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Armstrong started his career at West Melbourne and in 1906 was a member of their only Victorian Football Association (VFA) premiership. They merged with North Melbourne in 1907 and in 1908 he joined Essendon. Although built like a rover, he often played as a key position forward. He topped their goalkicking in 1911 with 35 goals and played in their premiership that year as well as the following season. During the 1914 season he transferred to back to the VFA where he played for Essendon Association.
References
- Lou Armstrong's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Lou Armstrong at AustralianFootball.com
- Essendon Football Club profile
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