Barry Armstrong

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Barry Armstrong
Personal information
Date of birth (1950-09-22) 22 September 1950 (age 71)
Original team(s) Bundoora
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1969–1981 Carlton 204 (142)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981.
Career highlights
  • 2nd in Carlton's Best and Fairest count 1974, 1977
  • Premiership player 1972, 1979
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Barry Armstrong (born 22 September 1950) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL during the 1970s.

Armstrong was a versatile player, used most often as a centreman and ruck rover. Twice a premiership player with Carlton, he is a member of the Carlton Hall of Fame.

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