Just finished the Stat shot of Bob Chitty for The Blueseum - and was reminded of what a magnificent and courageous footballer this man was.

A two time premiership player, he captained us to our 1945 "Bloodbath Grand Final" triumph - a victory he pretty much engineered and delivered single handedly.

Quite possibly the toughest player the game has ever produced, Chitty's exploits include playing days after losing the top of a finger in an industrial accident, and kicking a goal minutes after breaking an ankle.

A magnificent footballer whose never say die and win at all costs attitude embodies all we've come to know and love about the mighty Carlton Football Club.

Chitty's Blueseum Bio

The Blueseum's review of the Bloodbath Grand Final

Bob Chitty's page in the Legends room at TBV

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Richard Pratt - A Carlton legend.

Theres no braver and more loyal Carlton player than Bob Chitty.

When Brett Ratten talks about the spirit of Carlton, well Bob Chitty is the epitome and pinnacle of that.

His spirit still lives, but has lain in a dormant state for quite some time.

With the help of our new coach we will start in the process of re discovering it.

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My Blue Heaven

Outstanding work, Deano. Really inspirational - I thought there were only a small number of us available to do the long grind in celebrating the careers of past greats in the Blueseum, but you've led the way.

Deano's admiration of Chitty is well known - I'd love to think that others could sponsor a past player like this and bring their career to life.

Jarusa, tcblue and me can show you how if interested.

The great man has been made player of the week on the Blueseum.

I really hope someone writes an article on him one day, would be great to use the headline 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'.

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Is that Chitty or Soapy behind Sticks in the Team of the Century pic?

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[Sam Jacobs] looks like a 7' Lance Whitnall, and [Mitch Robinson] looks like a 4' Lance Whitnall
(The SEN team during the Carlton v Cats 2009 pre-season match)

My uncle was in the rooms when Chitty arrived with the top of his finger gone.

He tells me the hierarchy were all saying no way could Bob play but Chitty juat told them "I'm playing".

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"You can't polish a James Hird"

Awesome anecdote kkk.

Click on the link in my sig and add it to the Blueseum - they're the exact types of memories that make the Blueseum as fantastic and unique as it is.

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Richard Pratt - A Carlton legend.

Deano,

I have PMed you with my uncle's recollection sof the day.

You may add to Blueseum if you like.

kkk

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"You can't polish a James Hird"

Deano,

I have sent you a PM with my uncle's recollections of the day.

You may add to Blueseum if you like.

kkk

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"You can't polish a James Hird"

Deano,

I have sent you a PM with my uncle's recollections of the day.

You may add to Blueseum if you like.

kkk

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"You can't polish a James Hird"

Done and done.

http://www.blueseum.org/cfc/tiki-index. ... 27s+Finger

Check this out everyone - a brilliant first hand memory of one of the great stories revolving around the mighty Bob Chitty.

Thanks heaps KKK - this sort of thing is absolutely priceless and I encourage everyone out there with similar memories to get them recorded in the Blueseum for future Navy Blue generations to enjoy.

COME
ON
YOU
BLUES

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Richard Pratt - A Carlton legend.

One of my most respected CFC legends. So tough, even Captain Blood said Chitty was the only man who actually scared him on the footy field.

Played Ned Kelly in the 1940's feature film too.