Joe Blair

Joe C. Blair (died 23 September 1946), known as J. C. Blair and JCB, was president of the Melbourne Football Club, treasurer of the Melbourne Cricket Club, vice-president of the Victorian Football League (VFL) and deputy chairman of the Vacuum Oil Company.

Blair had an outstanding school sporting career and was the Victorian mixed doubles champion in tennis three times.

[1][2] He also won the singles and doubles championship of South Australia and regularly partnered Sir Norman Brookes.

[4] During his time as president Blair met and convinced star West Australian player, Stan "Pops" Heal, to play for the club for the 1941 season.

[5] During the time he was president of Melbourne, Blair was also vice-president of the Victorian Football League,[2] of which he became a life member.