Johnny Jackson (Australian footballer)

Johnny Jackson (9 February 1879 – 6 April 1939) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL)[1] and Port Melbourne in the (Victorian Football Association (VFA).

Johnny Jackson
Personal information
Full name John Jackson
Date of birth (1879-02-09)9 February 1879
Place of birth Carlton, Victoria
Date of death 6 April 1939(1939-04-06) (aged 60)
Place of death Hampton, Victoria
Original team(s) Port Melbourne (VFA)
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1901-1902, 1907 South Melbourne 15 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1907.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Family

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The son of William Jackson (1846-1900),[2] and Emma Jackson (1848-1909), née Eccles,[3][4] John Jackson was born in Carlton, Victoria on 9 February 1879.[5]

Death

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He died at Hampton, Victoria on 6 April 1939.[6]

Notes

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References

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  • Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
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