Gary Arnold | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Gary E. Arnold | ||
Date of birth | 5 December 1943 | ||
Original team(s) | Rosebery | ||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1963–1964 | Richmond | 13 (7) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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