Bob Fitzsimmons
St Kilda and Fitzroy
AFL career
19 games3 goals
- Debut
- R11 1936 v STK18 July 1936
- Most recent
- R9 1943 v MEL3 July 1943
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Burnley Juniors, Bob Fitzsimmons was a lightly built utility who occupied the fringes of selection during a disjointed VFL career spanning the late Depression and Second World War. Standing just 175cm, he initially broke into the league with Fitzroy in 1936, managing seven senior appearances over two seasons before seeking greater opportunity at St Kilda in 1939. His time at the Junction Oval coincided with the turbulent war years, where he served as a depth player filling gaps in a fluctuating lineup rather than establishing himself as a permanent fixture. Fitzsimmons ultimately remained on the Saints' list until 1943, retiring as a journeyman who managed 19 games and three goals across two clubs in seven years.
Profile
- Born
- 16 Apr 1917
- Died
- 21 Apr 1998 (aged 81y 5d)
- Birthplace
- Fitzroy North, VIC
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Burnley Juniors, Bob Fitzsimmons was a lightly built utility who occupied the fringes of selection during a disjointed VFL career spanning the late Depression and Second World War. Standing just 175cm, he initially broke into the league with Fitzroy in 1936, managing seven senior appearances over two seasons before seeking greater opportunity at St Kilda in 1939. His time at the Junction Oval coincided with the turbulent war years, where he served as a depth player filling gaps in a fluctuating lineup rather than establishing himself as a permanent fixture. Fitzsimmons ultimately remained on the Saints' list until 1943, retiring as a journeyman who managed 19 games and three goals across two clubs in seven years.