Jack Thompson (23 August 1927 – 7 December 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Jack Thompson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Walter John Thompson | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 1927 | ||
| Date of death | 7 December 1961 (aged 34) | ||
| Place of death | Northcote, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Richmond Sub-Districts | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1948–51 | Collingwood | 51 (24) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He died after being shot by his de facto partner in December 1961.[2]
Notes
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 880. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ "Court Told Shot Fired To Frighten". The Age. Melbourne, Victoria. 27 March 1962. p. 8.
External links
edit- Jack Thompson's playing statistics from AFL Tables