Clarrie Riordan
- August 1, 1917
- September 29, 1995
- 78 years
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Clarrie Riordan, 78, Australian rules footballer.
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|Clarence Hector Riordan (1 August 1917 – 29 September 1995) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What was the full name of Clarrie Riordan?
- A.Clarence Harold Riordan
- B.Clarence Hector Riordancorrect
- C.Clarrie Henry Riordan
- D.Clarence Herbert Riordan
The biography explicitly identifies the subject as Clarence Hector Riordan.
Source: introduction
2.On what date was Clarrie Riordan born?
- A.1 September 1917
- B.1 August 1917correct
- C.1 August 1915
- D.1 September 1915
Clarrie Riordan was born on 1 August 1917.
Source: introduction
3.In what year did Clarrie Riordan pass away?
- A.1995correct
- B.1993
- C.1991
- D.1997
The biography states that Clarrie Riordan died on 29 September 1995.
Source: introduction
4.Which professional sport did Clarrie Riordan play?
- A.Australian rules footballcorrect
- B.Cricket
- C.Soccer
- D.Rugby league
Clarrie Riordan is described as an Australian rules footballer.
Source: introduction
5.With which club did Clarrie Riordan play in the Victorian Football League?
- A.St Kildacorrect
- B.Essendon
- C.Collingwood
- D.Carlton
Clarrie Riordan played for St Kilda in the VFL.
Source: introduction
6.On what date did Clarrie Riordan die?
- A.29 September 1997
- B.29 August 1995
- C.29 August 1997
- D.29 September 1995correct
Clarrie Riordan's date of death is listed as 29 September 1995.
Source: introduction
7.What organization oversaw the league in which Clarrie Riordan played?
- A.National Football League
- B.Victorian Football Leaguecorrect
- C.Australian Football League
- D.Victorian Football Association
Clarrie Riordan played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League.
Source: introduction
8.Which website provides Clarrie Riordan's playing statistics?
- A.National Archive
- B.AFL Tablescorrect
- C.Sports History Online
- D.League Database
The biography notes that Clarrie Riordan's playing statistics can be found at AFL Tables.
Source: external links
9.Under what name is Clarrie Riordan listed at AustralianFootball.com?
- A.Clarrie Riordancorrect
- B.Clarence Riordan
- C.Hector Riordan
- D.C. H. Riordan
The text lists the subject as Clarrie Riordan at AustralianFootball.com.
Source: external links
10.What is the middle name of Clarrie Riordan as mentioned in the text?
- A.Henry
- B.Harold
- C.Herbert
- D.Hectorcorrect
The biography lists the full name of the subject as Clarence Hector Riordan.
Source: introduction
11.What is the professional title given to Clarrie Riordan?
- A.Professional athlete
- B.St Kilda club manager
- C.Australian rules footballercorrect
- D.Victorian league coach
The biography specifically identifies Clarrie Riordan as an Australian rules footballer.
Source: introduction
12.Which specific league is associated with the club St Kilda in the text?
- A.National Rules League
- B.Australia Football Association
- C.Victorian Association League
- D.Victorian Football Leaguecorrect
Clarrie Riordan played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League.
Source: introduction
13.What is the month of birth for Clarrie Riordan?
- A.September
- B.Augustcorrect
- C.July
- D.October
Clarrie Riordan was born on 1 August 1917.
Source: introduction
14.Which website is credited in the text as a source for Clarrie Riordan's player profile?
- A.VFLHistory.org
- B.AFLArchives.net
- C.StKildaStats.com
- D.AustralianFootball.comcorrect
Clarrie Riordan is listed at AustralianFootball.com in the external links section.
Source: external links
15.Which year marked the birth year of Clarrie Riordan?
- A.1917correct
- B.1919
- C.1921
- D.1915
Clarrie Riordan was born on 1 August 1917.
Source: introduction
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