Bob Parsons
Footscray · “Harpo”
AFL career
4 games0 goals
- Debut
- R4 1963 v RCH11 May 1963
- Most recent
- R7 1963 v CAR1 June 1963
Stats
Bio
Bob Parsons was a mid-sized utility who earned a brief opportunity with Footscray during the 1963 VFL season. Standing 180cm, he broke into the senior lineup in Round 5, making his debut in a confident home victory over Richmond at the Western Oval. Parsons held his place in the side for a month of football, gaining experience against formidable opponents including Hawthorn and Essendon. Despite the promising start to his stint in the top grade, he was unable to impact the scoreboard or cement a permanent role in the Bulldogs' formation. His senior career concluded after just four consecutive appearances, remaining a depth player during a transitional period for the club.
Profile
- Born
- 19 Dec 1941
- Died
- 13 Aug 2015 (aged 73y 237d)
- Deathplace
- Footscray, VIC
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBob Parsons was a mid-sized utility who earned a brief opportunity with Footscray during the 1963 VFL season. Standing 180cm, he broke into the senior lineup in Round 5, making his debut in a confident home victory over Richmond at the Western Oval. Parsons held his place in the side for a month of football, gaining experience against formidable opponents including Hawthorn and Essendon. Despite the promising start to his stint in the top grade, he was unable to impact the scoreboard or cement a permanent role in the Bulldogs' formation. His senior career concluded after just four consecutive appearances, remaining a depth player during a transitional period for the club.