Paul Lynton Bagshaw MBE is a former Australian rules football

Australian rules football

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er, playing for Sturt Football Club

Sturt Football Club

Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball...

 in the South Australian National Football League

South Australian National Football League

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 (SANFL) from 1964 to 1980. Bagshaw played 374 games (then a record), kicked 258 goals and captained Sturt from 1973 to 1980. He played in seven winning grand finals.

Throughout his playing career, Bagshaw played mostly as ruck-rover, but also was an effective key position player. He was a fine exponent of the drop kick and displayed outstanding handball and marking skills. His ability to achieve the seemingly impossible in tight situations gave rise to the nickname 'Mr. Magic'. In 1979 Bagshaw was made an Order of the British Empire

Order of the British Empire

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- Member (Civil) for his services to football.